Administrative Officer

Edmund de Moundeford VC Primary School, Feltwell, Thetford, Norfolk, IP26 4DB

13 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  23 January 2026 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  9 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £13.68-£16.07 per hour, Scale E/F

Administrative Officer job summary

Tel: office@edmprimary.co.uk

• Salary: Scale E/F depending on experience (£13.68-£16.07 per hour)
• Permanent
• Part time
• 30 hours per week
• Term time + 1 week
• Starting 23 February 2026

We are seeking a high-caliber Administrative Officer to become a central figure in our school’s success. This isn’t just an office role; it is a vital management position designed for someone who thrives on efficiency, technical innovation, and—most importantly—financial precision.

The Role: Administrative Officer

What You'll Be Doing: Your Impact

As our Administrative Officer, your day-to-day will be varied and impactful. Your core responsibilities will fall into four key areas:

• Financial Management: You will be the lead on our financial health—preparing and monitoring budgets, managing the school’s imprest account, and processing invoices and requisitions with precision.
• Operational Excellence: From managing complex data systems to overseeing building maintenance and contractor quality control, you will ensure the school runs like clockwork.
• Governance & Support: You will provide high-level secretarial support, including attending Governors’ meetings and assisting the Senior Leadership Team with strategic planning.

Key Accountabilities & Priorities

In this role, your work is prioritized to ensure the school remains financially sound and operationally efficient.

Your main responsibilities will include:

1. Financial Strategy & Oversight (Top Priority)

• Lead the preparation, control, and monitoring of school budgets and financial reports.
• Manage all accounting procedures, including the school’s Imprest Account, unofficial monies, and requisitions.
• Oversee financial information systems and ensure the smooth processing of invoices, lettings, and free school meals.

2. Personnel & Leadership

• Play a key role in the growth of our team by assisting with recruitment, including drafting adverts and other recruitment tasks required.
• Informing HR of changes to staff and any leave that is taking.

3. Facilities & Contract Management

• Under the direction of the Headteacher, act as the point of contact for contractors.
• Supervise building works, maintenance, and quality control to ensure a safe and high-quality learning environment.

4. Administrative Governance

• Manage comprehensive data and information services to meet the school's evolving needs.
• Support the school’s leadership and Governing Body by reviewing policies and managing complex administrative procedures.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will be a "finisher" with a high level of technical competency. We are looking for:

• Qualifications: NVQ 3 in a relevant discipline (or equivalent experience) plus strong GCSEs in English and Maths.
• Expertise: Solid experience in financial management and the operation of administrative systems.
• IT Proficiency: Excellent ICT skills with the ability to manage specialist school software and data.
• Interpersonal Skills: A natural ability to build professional relationships with staff, parents, and children alike.
• Safeguarding: A deep commitment to the safety and welfare of our pupils, adhering to all statutory requirements.

 How to Apply

If you are a proactive professional ready to take ownership of this vital role, we would love to hear from you.

Click ‘Apply for job’ to download an application form. Send completed forms to: office@edmprimary.co.uk

Closing Date: 23 January 2026

Interview date: TBC

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

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 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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Edmund de Moundeford VC Primary School, Feltwell

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Christian, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 156 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Edmund de Moundeford VC Primary School, Feltwell website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/edmund-de-moundeford-vc-primary-school-feltwell

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