School Office Administrator

Askwith Primary School, Otley, West Yorkshire, LS21 2HX

51 days remaining to apply

Start date details
Ideally 19th October 2026
Closing date
17 September 2026 at 9am
Date listed
28 July 2026

Job details

Job role: Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week
Contract type: Fixed term - 31st August 2027
Full time equivalent salary: £21,196

What skills and experience we're looking for

Location: Askwith Primary School, Askwith, Otley, North Yorkshire, LS21 2HX

Grade: F / SCP 11

Salary: £21,196 (based on 32.5 hours per week, term time only)

Vacancy Hours: 32.5 hours (8:30am to 3.30pm, 5 days per week) Half an hour lunch break unpaid each day

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract to 31st August 2027; term time only

Application closing date: 10am Thursday 17th September 2026

Visits to school: 10.30am or 2.30pm Mon 7th Sept or by appointment. Please emailaskwith@ycatschools.co.ukto book

Interview date: Thursday 24th September

Venue for interview: Askwith Primary School, Askwith, LS21 2HX

Telephone: 01943 462896

Email:askwith@ycatschools.co.uk

Headteacher: Mrs Elaine Nayler

NOR: 107

Required from: Ideally Mon 19th October or if not Mon 2nd November

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Askwith Primary School and Nursery — an Outstanding school with a vibrant, nurturing environment for children aged 3 to 11. We are proud of our strong, supportive community taught across four classes. Nestled in the charming village of Askwith, our smaller-than-average school has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality education.

We are seeking to appoint a School Administrator to join us from October half term.

We are looking for someone with a positive, ‘can-do’ attitude — a team player who enjoys problem-solving and thrives in a busy working environment.

The ideal candidate will:

Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Be well-organised, flexible and proactive
Create a warm and welcoming first impression as the ‘face’ of Askwith Primary School
Be able to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities
Show initiative and take on a variety of tasks with confidence
Use their time efficiently and demonstrate strong multitasking skills.

The successful candidate will:

Have experience working in a busy office environment
Demonstrate strong communication, literacy, numeracy and IT skills
Carry out reception duties, acting as the first point of contact for telephone and face-to-face enquiries
Communicate effectively with staff, governors, visitors, contractors, pupils and their families/carers
Show a willingness to learn and develop new skills
Read and action or forward all email in askwith@ycatschools.co.uk email address
Monitor stock levels, order office supplies and equipment and check incoming deliveries
Organise all maintenance and repairs required in the school
Draft all letters, newsletter, texts and emails to parents
Oversee the booking and payment systems for wrap around clubs, school lunches and trips
Provide all financial or other information required by the YCAT central team
Manage the return of data required by NYCC and the DfE
Manage applications, admissions and the timetable for the Nursery and apply for the Nursery funding
Book all school trips, residentials and swimming lessons and manage the associated permissions
Carry out DBS checks and maintain the Single Central Register
Liaise with NYCC HR for any staff contract changes
Be the point of contact for the cleaners, cook, NYCC IT and Music services and any visiting contractors

What the school offers its staff

In return, we can offer you a warm, welcoming, and supportive working environment where you will be part of a dedicated and friendly staff team. As a member of our school, you will also join a wider network of school administrators across our academy trust, YCAT, who provide valuable support, guidance, and collaboration. We are committed to your continued professional development and will offer training and CPD opportunities tailored to your role and career progression.

At Askwith Primary School, we take our roles and responsibilities for the children in our care very seriously and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, the receipt of two references satisfactory to the school and the completion of a medical declaration.

Anyone interested in applying for the post of School Office Administrator would be encouraged to book a visit to the school either 10.30am or 2.30pm Mon 7th Sept, or by appointment.To book a visit please emailaskwith@ycatschools.co.uk. The email address will only be checked once per week during the summer holiday (Friday 17th July to Monday 7th September).

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.