MAT Administrator
Prime7 Mat, Banbury, OX1 2PD18 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
23 October 2026 at 9am
Date listed
5 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 29.6 hours per week over 4 days (52 week contract with working days to be agreed)
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £22522 - £24812
What skills and experience we're looking for
Essential qualifications and experience
. GCSE English and mathematics at grade C or 4 or above, or equivalent qualifications or demonstrable equivalent skills.
. Experience of providing organised administrative support, managing competing deadlines and maintaining accurate records in a busy environment.
. Experience of handling confidential information with discretion and following agreed procedures.
Essential skills and personal qualities
. Confident use of Microsoft 365, including Word, Excel, Outlook and online collaboration tools, with the ability to learn new systems.
.Strong written communication, proofreading and document formatting skills, with close attention to detail. Ability to collate and check data, maintain spreadsheets and present information clearly for different audiences.
. Ability to research information from reliable sources and summarise relevant findings, deadlines and actions accurately.
.Demonstrates resilience and adaptability, maintaining a calm, professional and solution-focused approach when managing competing priorities or challenging situations, and recognising when to seek support or escalate concerns.
.A professional, friendly and helpful manner, with effective communication skills when working with colleagues, parents, suppliers and other stakeholders
. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, use initiative appropriately, prioritise work and remain calm under pressure.
.Sound judgement about confidentiality, permissions and when to seek advice or escalate a concern.
.Commitment to safeguarding, equality, professional development and the Trust’s values; ability to work across Trust schools as required by agreed arrangements.
Desirable experience and knowledge
. Experience in a school, academy trust or comparable organisation, including familiarity with school governance and administrative processes.
. Use of Arbor or another school MIS, financial systems, payroll or recruitment administration.
. Website content management, social media, marketing materials and online questionnaires.
. Support for policy schedules, data protection requests, health and safety records or compliance monitoring.
. Researching grants, supporting funding applications or coordinating projects
. Willingness to undertake appropriate training courses and professional development qualifications to expand the roles responsibilities in time.
What the school offers its staff
Enrolment into robust Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
Professional Development - Continuous training
A friendly, community-focused settings.
Flexibility/working from home
Generous annual leave 28 days plus statutory bank holidays
Flexible working opportunities
. Working from home
Further information about the job
Purpose of role
To provide efficient, confidential and proactive administrative support to the Prime7 central team, helping the Trust and its schools maintain effective systems, communicate clearly and deliver agreed priorities. The role coordinates policy administration, digital communications, data reporting and compliance records, alongside agreed finance, HR, Health and Safety and project support.
This is a central MAT role serving Middleton Cheney Primary Academy, King’s Sutton Primary Academy and Chipping Warden Primary Academy. Work will be planned with the CFO to reflect contracted hours, deadlines and Trust priorities. Strategic decisions, policy approval and specialist advice remain with the appropriate Trust leaders and advisers
For a full job description please see Application Pack.
Commitment to safeguarding
Prime7 MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, the successful candidate would need to undergo a DBS check and be committed to the safeguarding of children.
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 Prime7 Mat
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Website
- Prime7 Mat website
- Email address
- lisa.macdonald@mcpa.prime7.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01295 710218
Prime7 is a three school trust that sits at the hearts of our local communities. We want our pupils to have a love of learning and strive to offer the best possibly education to inspire them to become life long learners. We equally value all or our staff and want to ensure that they feel inspired and enjoy the contribution that they make.
Arranging a visit to Prime7 Mat
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lisa.macdonald@mcpa.prime7.org.uk.
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