Administrator

Eastington Primary School, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 3SB

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  17 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  4 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 1 day (8.15-4.15pm)
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year
• Pay scale: Grade 5

What skills and experience we're looking for

Eastington is a caring school that recognises children's personal strengths and talents and creates opportunities to ensure they reach their potential. Our children are positive and enthusiastic learners and our staff are committed.

We are looking to appoint a flexible, reliable and conscientious person to join our friendly, committed team. As an administrator, you will provide an efficient & effective administration service in the school office in accordance with agreed policies and procedures; ensure compliance with relevant legislation; maintain confidentiality and high professional standards; promote the school and it’s values and work closely with the present administrator.

Eastington School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check, permission to work in the UK, identity and qualifications checks.

JOB PURPOSE

The successful applicant will carry out the responsibilities of an administrator and business support for the school.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• To greet all visitors and make them feel welcome whilst ensuring all necessary checks are undertaken in line with safeguarding guidance and requirements
• Undertake general clerical duties in the school office, including answering the phone, passing on messages/e-mails/letters.
• Note taking at meetings, when required
• Assist with ensuring that all electronic and paper-based files are kept up to date.
• Use skills/techniques to develop, organise and review digital/social media content to promote the school.
• Use SIMS data system and other systems effectively (training can be given on these systems if required)
• Support in managing the operational business function within the school, including, financial management, human resources, health and safety, compliance and administration (Our school benefits from comprehensive support/advice in these areas from GCC.)
• Support with completion of accurate and timely payroll administration, including the inputting or submission of overtime claims and absences when needed.
• To contribute to the continuous improvement of administration practices and systems.
• Assisting with collation of data for school reports & staff needs
• Undertake relevant training
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested

General Duties:

• Work independently, conscientiously and with initiative
• Engage as an active member of the school team
• Be a flexible and supportive member of the team
• Undertake professional development with enthusiasm
• Contribute and promote the school’s values, British values and the wider aspirations of the school

SAFEGUARDING AND CHILD PROTECTION

• Have up to date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with and the protection of young people or is committed to training in this area to develop knowledge. Training can be provided in this area.
• Displays commitment to the protection and safeguarding of young people.

What the school offers its staff

Training will be provided as necessary.

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 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.

aaa Admin-Person-Specification.docx - 143 KB (opens in new tab)

Safeguarding Child Protection Policy September 2025_.pdf - 932 KB (opens in new tab)

About Eastington Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 136 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Eastington Primary School website
• Email address: admin@eastington.gloucs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01453822922
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/eastington-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Eastington Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@eastington.gloucs.sch.uk.

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