School Administrator (Maternity Cover)

Elm Tree Primary School, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 9HN

15 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  30 January 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  8 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £26,824.00 Annually (Actual) Up to E8 (£26,824) dependent on experience
• Additional allowances:

  Up to E8 (£26,824) dependent on experience

School Administrator (Maternity Cover) job summary

School Administrator - Elm Tree Primary School
Maternity Cover
Grade: Up to E8 (£26,824) dependent on experience
Start date: 16th March 2026

Purpose of the Role

The role of a School Administrator is to provide high-quality administrative support to staff, pupils and parents, acting as the first point of contact for the school. This role supports the Headteacher and School Business Manager in managing the school's administrative services, ensuring they operate at a high standard. It is essential in making sure these functions effectively aid the school's management and teaching staff. This role is central to maintaining efficient office systems, supporting daily school operations, and contributing to the positive, professional image of Elm Tree Primary School, reflecting the ethos of the school and the Trust.

Collaboration and teamwork are at the heart of this role. The post holder must work closely with all members of the school community, demonstrating integrity, setting high expectations for themselves and others, and upholding standards of care for children, staff, parents, and the community.

We encourage school visits, if you would like to discuss the role or book a visit to the school please contact the school office.

Please refer to the job description and recruitment pack for full person specification.

Evolution Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end, you will be required to undergo pre‐employment checks, including a social media search. This post will come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and a successful applicant would be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. An enhanced DBS check will be required.

Why work for us?

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. We’re open to flexible working arrangements for roles where suitable. Please include your preferred working hours in your application for consideration.

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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Elm Tree Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 271 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Elm Tree Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/elm-tree-primary-school

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