School Administrator

Wensum Junior School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 4HB

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  27 February 2026 at 5pm

• Date listed

  6 February 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: £13.26 Hourly

School Administrator job summary

School Administrator - Wensum Junior School
Permanent
Grade: D5
Start date: ASAP

37.5 hours per week (includes 30 mins unpaid lunch break). Monday to Friday.

Term time plus one week.

8am - 4pm

Purpose of the Role

The School Administrator's role is to support the Headteacher in managing the school's administrative and clerical services, ensuring they operate at a high standard. This role is essential in making sure these functions effectively aid the school's management and teaching staff. Responsibilities include developing, planning, and overseeing school support services and complex procedures.

The School Administrator will ensure that all areas of responsibility are efficient, effective, and compliant, contributing to the school's goal of providing a high-quality education in a safe, warm, and secure environment for both staff and pupils. They will also maintain a positive image of the school to parents, visitors, and other professionals, reflecting the school's and trust's ethos.

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

This school 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 may be required to undergo pre-employment checks.
This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

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 Wensum Junior School

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 187 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wensum Junior School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wensum-junior-school-norwich

At Wensum Junior School we are committed to providing a safe, nurturing and positive learning environment for all children to learn. We are on an exciting journey, We are a Junior School in Norwich teaching children aged 7-11 close to Norwich city centre.

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