School Administrator

Underwood West Academy, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 3LF

30 days remaining to apply

• Earliest start date

  12 January 2026

• Latest start date

  31 January 2026

• Closing date

  5 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  21 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 36.25 hours per week. Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.15pm
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Between £25,989 - £28,142

What skills and experience we're looking for

Underwood West Academy are looking to appoint an extremely efficient and professional person to join our dedicated and motivated school team. You will work closely with the Office Manager, Principal and Senior Leadership Team in meeting our vision and educational aims.

The successful candidate will have excellent customer service skills and be a highly skilled and motivated individual with meticulous attention to detail. You will be able to demonstrate proven administration skills including proficiency in Microsoft 365 and other school software packages. Experience in School Office administration would be desirable.

What the school offers its staff

A school community with a warm, positive, caring ethos

Continued professional development within an experienced office team

Experience of working in a thriving, successful primary school

Benefit from Blue Light Card offers

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.

Closing Date: 5th January 2026 at Noon (completed applications forms to be emailed to: bursar@underwoodwest.cheshire.sch.uk) Application forms can be found via the link on the Job Advert.

Interviews: Week commencing 5th January 2026

We reserve the right to close this opportunity early due to high volumes of applicants.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school and the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, medical checks, right to work in UK and safeguarding checks (including enhanced DBS and a declaration of disqualification (Childcare Disqualification regulations 2009)

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.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Office administrator JD and PS 2025.pdf - 180 KB (opens in new tab)

UWA School Administrator Nov 2025 advert.pdf - 137 KB (opens in new tab)

About Underwood West Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 504 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Underwood West Academy website
• Email address: bursar@underwoodwest.cheshire.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01270 260580
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/underwood-west-academy

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Arranging a visit to Underwood West Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email bursar@underwoodwest.cheshire.sch.uk.

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