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Administrative Assistant

Pool-in-Wharfedale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Otley, West Yorkshire, LS21 1LG

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  3 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  17 June 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 22.5 hours a week, Monday - Friday (8:30am - 1pm)
• Contract type: Fixed term - 31st August 2028
• Pay scale: NJC Grade B1 Scale Points 4-6

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our busy school office needs a new receptionist/administrative assistant whose main responsibility will be to facilitate good communication between the school, parents, visitors, outside agencies and others.

We are looking for someone who will have:

• very strong interpersonal and communication skills as you will be the first point of contact for the many visitors and parents who come to the school 

• experience of working in a busy office environment

• experience of using a range of computer applications including word-processing and spreadsheets

• ability to read and write in English to a high standard

• the ability to prioritise your work, and able to work using your own initiative.

This vacancy is for a permanent role of 22.5hours.The role includes 2.5 hours per week as a lunchtime assistant.

What the school offers its staff

At Pool-in-Wharfedale CE Primary, our vision is:

Believe and Achieve  

‘Everything is possible for one who believes.’Mark 9:23   

Perseverance, Respect, Compassion, Wisdom

Pool is a welcoming,inclusiveand happy school, where everyone is valued and loved.  

Our high aspirations enable everyone to dream big and learn to become  

the best version of themselves.  

We nurture confident, caring individuals who live well together  

within our diverse, wider community.  

What we can offer:

We offer:

• A friendly,supportiveand hard-working team

• The opportunity to work in a good school with a dynamic ethos

• Well-behaved and enthusiastic pupils

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Our school is a place where everyone should be able to flourish in a loving and hospitable community. Each person in all their unique difference should be able to thrive, irrespective of physical appearance, gender, race, religion, ethnicity, socioeconomic background, academic ability, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Person Specification .doc - 77 KB (opens in new tab)

Recruitment Pack - Copy.docx - 144 KB (opens in new tab)

About Pool-in-Wharfedale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 186 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Pool-in-Wharfedale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School website
• Email address: info@poolprimarysch.org.uk
• Phone number: 0113 2843151
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/pool-in-wharfedale-church-of-england-voluntary-controlled-primary-school

Pool-in-Wharfedale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is in the Benefice of Lower Wharfedale which is in the Diocese of Leeds.

‘Believe and Achieve’ is our ethos. It is the foundation on which we build lasting partnerships with our pupils, parents and the wider community. We have close links with St Wilfrid’s and Pool Methodist churches, and our values are based on the Christian faith.

Through high expectations and a caring Christian environment, we aim to provide the best for our pupils and strive to develop the ‘whole child’. We proudly refer to ourselves as 'The Pool School Family' and instil in all our pupils a desire to look after each other and celebrate diversity.

Arranging a visit to Pool-in-Wharfedale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email info@poolprimarysch.org.uk.

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