Senior Administrator
Linthwaite Clough Primary School, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD7 5NJ18 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
28 September 2026 at 9am
Date listed
10 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 31 hours per week. Daily hours 8.15am – 4.30pm. 4 full days per week (actual days to be discussed during interview).
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- Band F (NJC 16-19) Actual Salary: £22,845 - £24,000.
What skills and experience we're looking for
Salary: Band F (NJC 16-19) Actual Salary: £22,845
- £24,000.
Contract: Permanent, term time
only plus 5 days.
Hours: 31 hours per week. Daily hours 8.15am –
4.30pm. 4 full days per week (actual days to be discussed during interview).
Closing Date: Monday 28th September
2026 at 9am.
Interview: Monday 12th
October 2026.
Start Date: Monday 2nd
November 2026 / as soon as your notice allows.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Are you an experienced administrator looking for an opportunity to make a real impact in a busy and vibrant primary school?
We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Senior Administrator to lead and coordinate the school's administrative, financial and operational functions. Working closely with the Headteacher and Trust colleagues, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the school while providing high-quality support to staff, pupils, parents and external stakeholders.
This is a varied and rewarding role, with responsibility for financial administration, HR processes, admissions, compliance, management information, operational support and the leadership of key support staff. The successful candidate will be highly organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities whilst maintaining exceptional standards of customer service and professionalism.
What the role involves in a nutshell:
- Leading the day-to-day administration of the school to ensure efficient, professional and effective support services for pupils, staff, parents and visitors.
- Managing key financial processes including purchasing, income collection, reconciliation and budget monitoring to ensure compliance and value for money.
- Overseeing HR administration, payroll processes, recruitment coordination, staff records, DBS checks, training compliance and the Single Central Record (SCR).
- Managing admissions, pupil data, management information systems and statutory returns to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Supporting the school's operational compliance, including safeguarding, data protection, health and safety, site security and business continuity arrangements.
- Building positive relationships with pupils, families, colleagues and external partners whilst delivering excellent customer service and acting as a professional ambassador for the school.
What you’ll get in return?
You’ll be joining a school and Trust which is all about putting staff first – with numerous wellbeing initiatives and social events to enjoy each term!
In addition to this you will benefit from:
- Automatic enrolment to the West Yorkshire Pension Fund.
- A Supportive and forward-thinking Leadership Team.
- Staff development through proactive personal and professional development.
- Working as part of a creative and supportive team who want the best for all students.
- Free Parking.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Additional holidays linked to service.
- Eye Care.
- Annual Flu Vaccines.
- Home & Technology Scheme.
- Rewards and discounts.
- GP Online and Prescription Service.
- Your Care Wellbeing Platform & EAP.
- Lifestyle benefits and discounts.
Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success, and we welcome applications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role.
If our school sounds like a place in which you could really make a difference, then we’d love to hear from you.
A tour of the school will be available on Monday 21st September at 2pm, please contact the office, to confirm your attendance.
For further information read our Job Pack below.
HOW TO APPLY
Could we be a good fit for each other? If you’d like a chat about the role or have any questions ahead of making a formal application, we’d be delighted to hear from you. Please contact our school office: office@LinthwaiteClough.TLT.School or call 01484 844300.
If you’re ready to apply, please complete your online application form.
SAFER RECRUITMENT
We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to behave in a way that supports this commitment and are subject to an enhanced DBS check; the post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 - GOV.UK
Please be aware that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
If you are shortlisted for interview, we will undertake an online public search in line with guidance from the Department for Education and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026.
What the school offers its staff
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Linthwaite Clough Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 238 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- recruitment@TLT.school
Arranging a visit to Linthwaite Clough Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@TLT.school.
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