School Administrator

Castleton Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS12 1JZ

24 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  29 October 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  5 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Hours are 32.50 per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: B3-C1 depending on experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, friendly, approachable and exceptionally organised, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

You will:

• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Be confident working in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Have experience using Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Be comfortable dealing with parents, visitors, staff and external contacts.
• Have excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Be able to work effectively as part of a small administration team.
• Be willing and able to learn new systems quickly — full training will be provided.

Above all, we are looking for someone who is committed to providing a welcoming, professional and supportive service to pupils, parents, staff and visitors.

What the school offers its staff

Join Our Team

Are you friendly, highly organised and confident, with a passion for supporting children, families and the wider school community?

Castleton Primary School is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated School Administrator to join our busy and welcoming school at the heart of the New Wortley community.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, thrives in a busy environment and is looking to develop their career in school administration.

You will be joining a friendly and dedicated team in a school that plays an important role within the local community.

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.

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.

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About Castleton Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 469 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Castleton Primary School website
• Email address: k.penny@castletonleeds.org.uk
• Phone number: 0113 2637756
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/castleton-primary-school-leeds

Castleton Primary is a forward-thinking two-form entry-maintained 2-11 school located in New Wortley, Leeds, with a strong community spirit and a commitment to inclusion. we serve a richly diverse and vibrant community.
Our core values of curiosity, courage, and kindness shape everything we do. We foster a safe, inclusive environment where children feel valued, empowered, and inspired to embrace learning without limits. Our spacious sites include green spaces and two sports pitches, supporting our unique Opal outdoor play provision that encourages creativity and active play.
We are on an exciting journey to further enhance our curriculum, especially focusing on developing a vibrant culture of reading and writing, improving early years provision, and strengthening relational practice to support attendance and well-being.

Arranging a visit to Castleton Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email k.penny@castletonleeds.org.uk.

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