Office Administration Assistant

Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG3 2LE

8 days remaining to apply

Start date details
01/09/2026 or ASAP
Closing date
17 July 2026 at 9am
Date listed
3 July 2026

Job details

Job role: Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: £21,234.01 - £21,567.13 Annually (Actual) Grade 2, Points 3 -4, TTO Equation 44.65

Office Administration Assistant job summary

About Us:

Blue Bell Hill is a vibrant, inclusive primary school where children truly sit at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our warm and welcoming ethos, we nurture a strong sense of belonging and community, underpinned by high expectations for all. We encourage respect and care for ourselves and each other, ensuring that every child feels valued, supported, and inspired to achieve their very best.

Our dedicated and caring staff team works closely together to create an environment where curiosity blossoms, individuality is cherished, and learning flourishes. Through a rich, broad, and balanced curriculum, we bring learning to life and support children to grow in confidence, independence, and resilience.

Wellbeing is fundamental at Blue Bell Hill — for both children and staff — and we are deeply committed to fostering a positive, purposeful culture where kindness, ambition, and a love of learning can thrive side by side.

About Flying High:

Flying High Partnership is a thriving multi-academy trust of 38 primary schools across Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottingham City, and Nottinghamshire. We are driven by a shared vision to be unique, exceptional, and sustainable. Founded in 2012, we believe in the power of meaningful collaboration to help schools reach their full potential while supporting others along the way.

Our Partnership celebrates individuality, champions continuous improvement, and ensures every child thrives. With a strong focus on school-led professional development and leadership, we’re committed to growing exceptional staff and inspirational leaders.

Together, we make every day count.

About the Role:

We are looking for a highly organised, professional and welcoming Administrative Assistant to join our office team. This role is central to the smooth day-to-day running of the school, providing high-quality administrative support across a wide range of clerical, financial and organisational tasks.

You will often be the first point of contact for families, visitors and staff, so a friendly, calm and professional manner is essential. The role requires the ability to manage multiple priorities, handle confidential information with discretion and work efficiently within established systems and processes.

Working closely with the School Business Manager and wider team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the school operates effectively, supporting both staff and children behind the scenes.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide high-quality administrative support across the school, following established systems and processes
Manage and maintain accurate records, including pupil, staffing and financial information
Undertake financial procedures such as processing orders, monitoring budgets and reconciling accounts
Produce reports and manage data accurately using a range of IT systems
Act as a professional and welcoming first point of contact for parents, visitors and external agencies
Maintain confidentiality at all times and ensure safeguarding procedures are followed
Support the wider office team and contribute to the efficient running of the school

We are looking for someone who:

Has a good standard of literacy and numeracy and relevant administrative experience
Is highly organised, efficient and able to manage a varied workload
Has strong IT skills and confidence working with data and management systems
Demonstrates professionalism, discretion and integrity when handling sensitive information
Communicates effectively with a wide range of people
Is flexible, proactive and able to work both independently and as part of a team
Reflects our values and contributes positively to our school community

We Can Offer You:

A commitment to people across our partnership, underpinned by our people principles: adaptability, wellness, recognising achievement, employee voice and engagement, professional development and growth, inclusivity, and collaboration
Access to high-quality CPL to support your development
Opportunities to grow and progress within the partnership
Access to an employee assistance programme, including counselling, financial support, and legal advice
A supportive and welcoming working environment with a strong team ethos

Application Details:

Visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school office team to arrange a visit.

Early application is strongly encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview and recruit before the closing date.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applicants. Applications are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.

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.