Administrative Assistant
Little Houghton Church of England Primary, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN7 1AF28 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 June 2026
Closing date
20 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
23 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: The role is term time only for 31.25 hours per week, Monday- Friday 08.15 –15.30 with an hour unpaid lunch break
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,185 and £25,583
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a friendly, organised and proactive Administrative Assistant to join our busy school office. As the first point of contact for parents, visitors and staff, you will play an important role in supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the school while helping to create a welcoming and professional environment.
This is a varied role covering reception, administration, pupil records, finance support and general office duties, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and being part of a supportive school community.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the first point of contact for parents, visitors and phone/email enquiries
- Maintain pupil records and attendance using systems such as SIMS
- Support school administration including trips, communications, newsletters and website updates
- Administer systems such as ParentPay and parent communications
- Support financial processes including orders, invoices and payment monitoring
- Assist with nursery administration and parental payments
- Support health and safety checks and help coordinate premises maintenance
- Provide general office support including photocopying, post handling and parent communications
What We’re Looking For
- Excellent organisation and communication skills
- Friendly and professional approach when dealing with parents and visitors
- Strong administration and IT skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy school environment
- Experience using SIMS, ParentPay or school systems (desirable but not essential)
What the school offers its staff
Little Houghton is a small village school just 10 minutes from Northampton. We are a friendly welcoming school with a supportive and hard working team of staff. We are committed to staff development and will ensure appropriate training is provided for the right candidates.
The role is term time only for 31.25 hours per week, Monday- Friday 08.15 –15.30 with an hour unpaid lunch break. The role is paid on the NJC Pay scale as Grade E points 4-5 with a starting salary of £25,185 pro rata.
Closing Date: Monday 20th April
Interview date: Monday 27th April
Start Date: Monday 1st June
Safeguarding
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and pre-employment safeguarding checks.
How to apply
If you are interested in the vacancy please contact Lisa Wyatt for an application pack by telephoning 01604 890788 or by e mail on:
bursar@lt-houghton.northants-ecl.gov.uk
We welcome visits to the school
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Little Houghton Church of England Primary
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 87 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Little Houghton Church of England Primary website
- Email address
- bursar@lt-houghton.northants-ecl.gov.uk
- Phone number
- 01604 890788
Little Houghton is a small village school just 10 minutes from Northampton. We are a friendly, welcoming school with a supportive and hard working team of staff. We are committed to staff development and will ensure appropriate training is provided for the right candidates.
Arranging a visit to Little Houghton Church of England Primary
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email bursar@lt-houghton.northants-ecl.gov.uk.
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