School Office Administrator
Unity Academy, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 2QJ13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
6 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
23 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Unity Academy has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, organised and reliable individual to join the school as an Office Administrator. Hours for this position are flexible and for 20-25 hours per week term-time only plus training days agreed in advance. There is a need for the right candidate to be flexible with their weekly working pattern, the agreed hours worked will be between 8.30am and 2.30pm and can be negotiated.
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £11,749.72 - £14,687.15
What skills and experience we're looking for
Key Purpose:
To be an ambassador for the school when meeting parents and other visitors and to act as a first point of contact when people arrive.
To provide professional administrative, secretarial and financial support for the whole school including assisting the Business Manager and School Leadership Team (SLT). T contribute to the overall vision and values of the school in ensuring the school is an environment that is meeting the needs of the children.
What the school offers its staff
We believe that collaboration and staff wellbeing are at the heart of our success.
Supported by our trust, we offer a range of benefits to enhance our work environment and support the professional and personal growth of our staff, including work-life balance.
Education Mutual
Staff can access a comprehensive range of healthcare services through Education Mutual, including mental health support, 24/7 GP Healthline, physiotherapy, stress management resources, and occupational health services.
Find out more about Healthcare and Wellbeing Services here: www.educationmutual.co.uk/service/healthcare-and-wellbeing/
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a defined benefit plan, meaning your pension is calculated based on your salary and length of service and adjusted for inflation. This ensures a secure and guaranteed income in retirement, unaffected by investment performance.
Find out more about LGPS here: www.lgpsmember.org/
Other staff benefits include:
•Competitive salary •Six INSET days per year •Protected CPL time •Continued professional development pathway for every role •No work communication outside working hours •Excellent holiday entitlement for support staff: Bank holidays plus 25 days paid holiday (pro rata) •5 days extra paid holiday after 5 years’ service (pro rata) •Time for You’ day •Family-friendly policies including flexible working, occupational maternity and paternity pay •Reasonable release time for significant personal events •Length of service awards •Resources for retirement and financial planning •Cycle-to-work scheme •Free tea, coffee and milk
Flexible working opportunities
Unity Academy has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, organised and reliable individual to join the school as an Office Administrator. Hours for this position are flexible and for 20-25 hours per week term-time only plus training days as required and agreed in advance. There is a need for the right candidate to be flexible with their weekly working pattern, the agreed hours worked will be between 8.30am and 2.30pm and can be negotiated. This post is being advertised as a permanent position.
Further information about the job
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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Unity Academy
- School type
- Free School, ages 4 to 11
- School size
- 28 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Unity Academy website
- Email address
- sjgreen@riverscofe.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01562 215 194
Unity Academy is a primary alternative provision located in Kidderminster.
It has 40 pupils from age 5 – 11 years and 24 staff members.
Established in 2023 the school is part of The Rivers CofE Academy Trust.
At Unity Academy, Kidderminster, our ethos is shaped by the STARS values of The Rivers CofE Academy Trust: Sharing, Trust, Achievement, Respect and Safety. These guiding principles underpin every aspect of school life and help us to cultivate a nurturing and high-achieving environment where every pupil can flourish.
We are committed to providing an education that develops the whole child - academically, socially, morally, and spiritually. Through high-quality teaching, a broad and balanced curriculum, and strong pastoral care, we aim to inspire a lifelong love of learning and a strong sense of personal responsibility.
By living out our STARS values, we create a culture of kindness, excellence, and aspiration. Pupils are encouraged to serve others, show gratitude, strive for their best, and treat everyone with dignity. This ethos empowers our children to grow into thoughtful, resilient individuals who are well prepared for the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Arranging a visit to Unity Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sjgreen@riverscofe.co.uk.
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