School Administration Officer

Newchurch-In-Pendle St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 9JP

7 days remaining to apply

Job start date
22 January 2026
Closing date
3 February 2026 at 1pm
Date listed
22 January 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: NJC Grade 5 SCP 6-11 (£25,989 - £28,142 fte)

School Administration Officer job summary

School Administration Officer 1

37 hours per week, Full Time

Permanent

Term Time + Inset, 45.05 weeks

The Headteacher and Governors of Newchurch St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy are seeking to appoint an Administration Officer who has ideally worked within a busy school office. The ideal candidate will have good customer service, ICT and communication Skills. We are seeking an individual who is well-organised, efficient, flexible, calm, friendly, motivated and passionate about providing an excellent support service.

This is a wonderful opportunity for the right candidate to join our vibrant primary academy as we continue our journey towards outstanding. As a member of Cidari Multi Academy Trust we work alongside other schools to continue to raise standards whilst preserving a very distinctive Christian ethos.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Flexible term time hours.
An opportunity to be part of a dynamic team and Trust.
Courteous and hardworking pupils.
Fantastic, up-to-date facilities.
The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment in this well run and respected school.
Good opportunities for personal and career development.
Local Government Pension Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Access to health and wellbeing support for you and your family
Access to employee benefits & rewards through Perkbox
Cycle to work scheme

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Demonstrate good communication skills that allow effective communication with all levels of school staff, governors, pupils and parents.
Excellent IT skills.
Very good organisational and time management skills and the ability to work under pressure.

YOU WILL HAVE:

The ability to work on own initiative.
Communication with parents on a professional basis.
Experience with working with young people.
Communication with parents on a professional basis.
GCSEs at grade C or above in English and Maths.

Closing Date: Tuesday 3rd February 2026 at 1pm

Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 9th February 2026

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our safer recruitment pre-employment checks on shortlisted candidates.

We are a member of Cidari Multi Academy Trust, established in November 2013, a growing educational trust and part of the Blackburn Diocese. Cidari Education is committed to providing high quality education for all children in our academies based on clearly established Christian values and principles.

Cidari Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The above post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions. Further information is available below.

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.