Senior Administrator

Locking Primary School, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS24 8BB

21 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  12 October 2026

• Closing date

  2 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  12 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,835.02

Senior Administrator job summary

Are you an experienced administrator looking for your next challenge?

Locking Primary School are looking for a highly organised, proactive Senior School Administrator to lead our administrative operations and play a key role in supporting our pupils, staff, and wider community.

Location: Locking Primary School 

Contract: 37 hours per week, term-time only, permanent contract

Actual salary: E5 – £25,835.02

Closing date: 02 November 2026

Interview date: 06 November 2026

Start date: ASAP

Why join Locking Primary School?

Become part of a welcoming village school community where every child is encouraged to be resilient, enthusiastic, and aspirational. We focus on nurturing the whole child, fostering a love of learning, and building a strong sense of belonging. Our goal is to ensure that every pupil and staff member feels included and supported, encouraging a community where everyone can thrive together.

About the senior school administrator role

As our senior school administrator, you will be central to the smooth, efficient operation of the school. This is a varied, fast-paced role ideal for someone who excels at organisation, communication, and problem-solving.

Key responsibilities

• 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.

What We Offer

• Professional Development: Ongoing training and opportunities through ELAN.
• Inclusive Culture: A workplace where everyone is valued and supported.
• Meaningful Impact: Make a real difference to the lives of children and families.
• Excellent Pension Contributions: We invest in your future with a pension contribution significantly above the national average.
• Family‑Friendly Support: We offer five paid carer’s days per year (pro rata) to help you balance work and family responsibilities.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. Our school community thrives on diversity, and we aim to create a workplace where everyone feels respected and supported.

Additional Information

School visits are warmly welcomed; contact the school office to arrange.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

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.

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.

About Locking Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 386 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Locking Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/locking-primary-school

Locking Primary School is at the heart of our community and we are continually striving to improve our provision for our children and families in the area, this is an opportunity to join a strong and supportive team who are committed to providing high quality experiences for all of our children

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Learning Together
Working Together

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