Senior Administrator
Oldmixon Primary School, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS24 9DA20 days remaining to apply
Job start date
2 February 2026
Closing date
23 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
2 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £13,518.63
Senior Administrator job summary
Are you an experienced Administrator looking for your next challenge?
Oldmixon Primary School is seeking a highly skilled Senior School Administrator to lead and manage our administrative operations. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive, organised professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about supporting children’s learning and wellbeing.
Location: Weston-super-Mare
Contract: Term-time only. 20 hours per week
Actual Salary: E5 £13,518.63
Interview date: 27 February 2026
Why Join Oldmixon Primary School?
• A welcoming, supportive school community with a strong reputation locally.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Generous pension contributions and family-friendly policies, including five paid care days (pro rata).
• A commitment to diversity, inclusion, and staff wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
As Senior School Administrator, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of our school. Your responsibilities include:
• Administrative Management: Oversee daily operations, scheduling, record-keeping, correspondence, and ensure all deadlines are met accurately and confidentially.
• Organisational Coordination: Plan and manage school events, liaise with external stakeholders, and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Safeguarding & Confidentiality: Handle sensitive information with discretion and uphold safeguarding standards.
• Communication Excellence: Act as the first point of contact for staff, parents, governors, and visitors, delivering a professional and friendly service.
• Problem-Solving & Organisation: Manage multiple tasks efficiently and maintain high standards under pressure.
• Front-of-House Service: Provide a courteous reception service in line with safeguarding procedures.
About Us
Oldmixon Primary School is proud to offer a caring, creative, and collaborative environment where every child is valued. Our mission is to help pupils achieve for life, and we welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds who share our passion for education.
What We Offer
• Professional growth: Ongoing training and networking opportunities.
• Inclusive culture: A workplace where everyone feels respected and supported.
• Community impact: Make a real difference in the lives of children and families.
Additional Information
• Right to Work: We cannot offer visa sponsorship; applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
• Visits: We warmly welcome school visits—please contact the school office to arrange.
• Interview: 27 February 2026
Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to join a successful and supportive team. Apply today and become part of the Oldmixon family!
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
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 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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Oldmixon Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 239 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Oldmixon Primary School website
Why choose OIdmixon?
• Make a lasting impact: not only will you play a pivotal role in shaping the lives of 30 amazing Year X children, nurturing their curiosity and igniting their passion for learning, but also the wider school community. We are a small but strong team and work closely with our colleagues from around the academy-trust to expand and share our knowledge and expertise.
• Continual improvement: there is always capacity and room for improvement. Your creativity is welcome to help us find different routes for fulfilling our potential. Opportunities for your own learning and development are seen in all parts of school life and professional development through the trust is plentiful and high quality.
• Shared goals: working in such a close, medium-sized school team, collaboration with colleagues is easier and we have a strong camaraderie. What we are aiming to achieve is understood by all, from senior management to support staff. By aligning all that we do with our values and goals, we are all aware of how they relate to achieving our school vision.
• Challenge and support: we grow quality teachers by offering a supportive and collaborative environment where you'll receive ongoing professional development and coaching to excel in your career. You’ll work hard but develop as a teacher and make a huge impact in an area of high-deprivation.
• Community: we are an integral part of the Oldmixon area and community and your class will no doubt become part of this too, whether that be through the Mini Police project, singing in the local area, litter picks and so on. School fairs, performances, art events, and work in the community become shared experiences that strengthen bonds and raise funds for shared goals.
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