Administrative Officer - Maternity Cover

Lowfield Community Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 4NJ

27 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  8 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 Hours per week Monday - Friday 39 Weeks per year
• Contract type: Fixed term - From September 2026 until the return of the postholder - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full-time equivalent salary: Grade 5 £30,024 - £32,597 pro rata - 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic experienced Admin Officer to join our office team. The

successful candidate will be self-motivated, able to use their own initiative and have the ability to

manage multiple demands. The candidate will need to be discreet, diplomatic and patient with

excellent communication and interpersonal skills as contact with a diverse range of parent/carers will

be integral to the role.

The successful candidate will:

 Be responsible for dealing with school admissions, experience of SIMs would be an advantage

but full training would be offered.

 Working closely with the DHT to ensure the school website is up to date and informative

 Have excellent IT skills

 School Census

 Assist our School Business Manager in day to day administration of the school

 Have excellent written and verbal communications with an eye for detail

 The ability to work on their own initiative but also as part of a team

 Be able to work within tight deadlines and cope well under pressure

 Maintaining the school diary, organising supply cover where necessary

 Administer medicine to children – Training will be provided. (An additional allowance will be

paid for this)

What the school offers its staff

In return, we can offer our commitment to your professional development and the opportunity to makea real difference to the lives of our children. We offer a friendly and caring environment whereeveryone is valued.

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

Lowfield Primary School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service Check to ensure their suitability to work with children and to have a strong commitment to and knowledge of Safeguarding. Two excellent references are required. Please provide an e-mail address for all referees.

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.

Person specification Admin Officer.docx - 14.5 KB (opens in new tab)

Admin Officer Grade 5.doc - 61 KB (opens in new tab)

!Job Application Form - Schools Support Staff.docx - 92.5 KB (opens in new tab)

About Lowfield Community Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 408 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Lowfield Community Primary School website
• Email address: lwainwright@lowfield.sheffield.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01142552501
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lowfield-community-primary-school

Lowfield Primary is an inner city school, which serves a diverse community.

Arranging a visit to Lowfield Community Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lwainwright@lowfield.sheffield.sch.uk.

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