School Administrator Part-Time

Oakthorpe Primary School, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 7RE

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  20 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  4 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £9,932.95 - £10,087.69 Annually (Actual)

School Administrator Part-Time job summary

Are you an organised, professional and friendly administrator looking for a rewarding role at the heart of a thriving school community?

Oakthorpe Primary School is seeking to appoint a dedicated Part-Time School Administrator to join our welcoming team. As the first point of contact for parents, visitors and external agencies, you will play a vital role in supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of our school and helping us deliver the very best experience for our pupils and families.

At Oakthorpe Primary School, our vision is to "Dream, Believe, Achieve", enabling children to flourish and succeed in a caring, family-centred environment. Situated at the heart of the village, we are proud of our strong relationships with pupils, parents, staff and the wider community. As part of Rise Multi Academy Trust, we are committed to providing an excellent education whilst nurturing every child to achieve their full potential

Working closely with the Headteacher, you will provide high-quality administrative support across all areas of school life. The role includes managing reception duties, responding to enquiries from parents and visitors, maintaining pupil records through the school's management information systems, supporting attendance and admissions processes, coordinating communications with families, and assisting with HR, finance and operational administration. You will also contribute to promoting the school through newsletters, website updates and community communications.

We are looking for a candidate who has excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage a varied workload whilst working to deadlines. You will possess good literacy and numeracy skills, with GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English and Mathematics (or equivalent), and demonstrate confidence using Microsoft Office and a range of digital systems. Exceptional communication skills, discretion and a commitment to providing excellent customer service are essential. Experience of working within a school environment would be advantageous but is not essential.

The successful candidate will be able to work independently, use initiative, maintain confidentiality and quickly build positive relationships with pupils, parents, staff and external partners. Above all, you will share our commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and supporting the wellbeing of all children. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a dedicated and supportive team within a school that is proud of its welcoming atmosphere and strong community values. Oakthorpe Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted and is recognised as a caring school where staff know pupils well and place their wellbeing at the centre of everything they do.

Dream. Believe. Achieve. Join us and help our children flourish and succeed.

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 Oakthorpe Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 80 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Oakthorpe Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oakthorpe-primary-school

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