School Administration Officer
Adel St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS16 8EX19 days remaining to apply
Job start date
27 April 2026
Closing date
6 March 2026 at 9am
Date listed
13 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Mon-Fri; 8:00am to 3:30pm; Term Time Only
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- B3 Spinal point 7-11
What skills and experience we're looking for
Thank you for expressing an interest in becoming a member of staff at Adel St John the Baptist C of E Primary School (ASJ). We are a thriving and inclusive school at the very heart of the community and parish we serve. We are a one-form entry Voluntary Aided C of E primary school located in the suburb of Adel, Leeds. Being such a small school, there is very much a family feeling that permeates every aspect of our school and is something that we cherish.
We are seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic and highly organised individual who will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day life of our busy primary school office.
The successful candidate will uphold and actively support the strong Christian character and values of our school, demonstrate a genuine commitment to promoting the safety, well-being and welfare of all pupils, and communicate warmly and professionally with children, staff, parents and visitors.
They will be flexible, adaptable and calm under pressure, able to respond positively to the changing demands and priorities that are an integral part of working in a school environment. We want a person who will embrace opportunities to further develop our thriving one form entry Church School.
We work hard as a team to ensure that all staff and pupils feel happy, valued, safe and listened to. As a multicultural and diverse school, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, cultures, faiths and religions.
The successful candidate will:
- Be fully committed to following and adhering to safeguarding and child protection procedures at all times
- Have experience of general office procedures and practices, including working knowledge of relevant regulations to support financial transactions
- Demonstrate excellent English and maths skills
- Be hard-working, positive and enthusiastic, with a strong commitment to striving for excellence
- Communicate clearly, professionally and effectively with a wide range of people, including children, staff, parents and external visitors
- Build and maintain positive, respectful working relationships with pupils, staff and parents
- Be confident in using IT systems, including inputting and retrieving information from databases, processing documentation using Word, and managing data across information systems
- Be able to work calmly, flexibly and efficiently in a busy school office, responding positively to changing priorities and unexpected demands
- Work effectively as part of a team while also showing initiative and the ability to manage tasks independently
- Actively promote, support and develop the Christian character and values of the school
What the school offers its staff
At Adel St John, we can offer you:
- An excellent programme of continuous professional development to support your role and professional growth
- A welcoming, inclusive and dynamic Church School with strong Christian values at its heart
- A positive, well-resourced working environment where the school office is central to the daily life of the school
- Happy, well-behaved children who enjoy learning and contribute positively to the school’s caring and respectful culture
- A knowledgeable and supportive Governing Body that provides an effective balance of challenge and support
- A friendly, enthusiastic and dedicated staff team who work collaboratively and value the vital role of the school office
- Strong, well-established partnerships with families, the local community and our wider family of schools, supporting effective communication and shared working
To book one of our tours, please email info@adel-st-john.leeds.sch.uk with the date you would be available to visit. Tour dates and times are as follows:
- Monday 23rd February at 2pm
- Thursday 26th February at 9.30am
Peter Dalrymple, Head Teacher
Further information about the job
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.
About Adel St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 202 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- info@adel-st-john.leeds.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01132611804
Arranging a visit to Adel St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email info@adel-st-john.leeds.sch.uk.
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