School Office Administrator

Hambleton/Richmondshire Pupil Referral Service, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL6 1SZ

24 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  6 October 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  12 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: This post is advertised at 32.5 hours to be worked across five days (Mon-Fri). Hours worked are to be 8am to 3pm with 30 minutes for lunch. Hours may be open to negotiation for the successful candidate.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £20,752 - £22,131 per annum (Actual)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you highly organised, with a good sense of humour and the ability to stay calm under pressure? Do you enjoy variety in your work and being part of a small, supportive team where no two days are the same? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

We are looking for a School Administrator to join our friendly team at The Sunbeck Centre, a pupil referral unit serving the Hambleton and Richmondshire areas. This is a key role at the heart of our school, supporting the Headteacher and staff team with a wide range of administrative and financial tasks. From overseeing the school office and reception, to data analysis and administration of invoices, this role offers plenty of variety.

You will:

• Provide efficient and confidential administrative support to the Headteacher and staff team.
• Manage the smooth day-to-day running of the school office
• Support financial processes such as budget monitoring, invoices, and reconciliation.
• Be the first point of contact for visitors, parents and carers – ensuring a welcoming, professional reception.
• Support in the monitoring of visitors/contractors and the organisation of meetings and cover arrangements.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health & safety and data protection requirements.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has significant experience in administration (ideally in a school or similar environment).
• Can juggle multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Has strong ICT, communication and organisational skills.
• Brings resilience, adaptability, and a good-natured approach to the role.
• Can work well independently and as part of a team.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we offer:

• A friendly and supportive working environment, where you’ll be valued as part of a small team.
• • Opportunities for professional development.
• A role where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a difference to the lives of young people.

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.

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About Hambleton/Richmondshire Pupil Referral Service

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• School size: 26 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hambleton/Richmondshire Pupil Referral Service website
• Email address: sdrwiega@hrprs.n-yorks.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hambleton-richmondshire-pupil-referral-service

Arranging a visit to Hambleton/Richmondshire Pupil Referral Service

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sdrwiega@hrprs.n-yorks.sch.uk.

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