Senior Administrator

Oldmixon Primary School, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS24 9DA

19 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  24 September 2025

• Closing date

  13 October 2025 at 11:59am

• Date listed

  24 September 2025

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: E5 £20,277.94

Senior Administrator job summary

We are looking for an excellent administrative professional with a proven track record of working in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment to help us to continue to deliver excellence within our truly special place. Oldmixon Primary School in Weston-super-Mare is committed to helping children thrive by building their confidence and supporting their individual achievements.

Hours: 30 hours per week, term time only

Interview Date: 20 October 2025

Actual salary: E5 £20,277.94

As Senior School Administrator, your key responsibility is to oversee administrative and business processes, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and contributing to the overall success of the school.

This includes:

• administrative management: oversee daily operations including scheduling, record-keeping, correspondence, and ensuring all deadlines (daily, weekly, termly, and annual) are met with accuracy and confidentiality.
• organisational coordination: plan and manage school events, coordinate resources, liaise with external stakeholders, and ensure compliance with relevant policies and regulations.
• confidentiality and safeguarding: maintain strict confidentiality of all sensitive information relating to pupils, staff, and school operations.
• communication excellence: communicate effectively with staff, pupils, parents, governors, and external partners, representing the school with professionalism and warmth.
• problem solving and organisation: manage multiple tasks simultaneously, solve problems efficiently, and maintain high standards under pressure.
• front-of-house service: deliver a courteous, polite, and efficient reception service for all visitors, in line with safeguarding procedures.

ABOUT US

Well-regarded in the local community, Oldmixon offers a friendly, warm , and supportive school environment . We have a strong focus on mutual respect and collaboration: we all work together to give our pupils a high-quality education. We are looking for individuals with different experiences and backgrounds who are eager to make a difference in the lives of our children. You will have the opportunity to contribute to a caring and creative school culture where everyone is valued. If you are ready to support and inspire our children on their journey of ‘achieving for life’ we invite you to apply and become part of the Oldmixon family.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

We are helping you take care of your future with a pension contribution well above average.

We are helping you take care of your family, by offering five paid care days (on a pro rata basis).

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. Our goal is to ensure that every pupil and staff member feels included and supported, encouraging a community where everyone can thrive together.

We provide quality, ongoing professional development and network opportunities, and clear pathways for career growth, enabling you to learn new skills. Visits are warmly welcomed, please telephone the school office to make an appointment

Do not miss this superb opportunity to join a supportive and successful team

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. As we are unable to sponsor anyone requiring a visa for this role candidates must therefore be able to provide their own right to work in the UK.

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 Oldmixon Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 239 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Oldmixon Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oldmixon-primary-school-weston-super-mare

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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