School Administrator

School Administrator Permanent
BS6 SCP7 £25,584(A) - £25,992(B) pro-rata, (hourly rate £13.26)
(New increased pay scales from 1/4/25 yet to be applied)
Monday to Friday 37.00* hours per week, term time +1 week

Due to the promotion of the current job holder, we are seeking to appoint a permanent school administrator as soon as possible. We are look ing for someone who is organised, confident and able to work in a time sensitive way with excellent communication and admin skills.

Your role will include:
●    Communication with parents, schools and other professionals who support pupils.
●    Meeting and greeting pupils and visitors
●    Maintaining confidential records and ensuring data is held securely
●    Undertake typing and IT based tasks
●    Provide personal, administrative and organisational support to other staff
●    Complete and submit complex forms, returns etc, including those to outside agencies e.g. DfES
●    Undertake financial administration procedures

*The role is advertised as 37.00 hours per week.  However we are open to discuss flexible and part time working as a candidate’s skill set and approach to the role is our priority.  

We are an inclusive, happy school, with strong community links.  

The school community would like someone who:

●    Will commit to our mission statement - “Succeeding, Enjoying, Belonging.”
●    Has excellent communication and customer service skills
●    Has a friendly personality who enjoys working within a collaborative team
●    Recent administrative experience and good ICT transferable skills
●    Is hard working and a team player

Those considering an application are welcome to speak to Sharon Jordan, Office Manager or a member of the Senior Team for more information about the school. Please arrange by sending an email to admin@sjbarrow.cumbria.sch.uk

Application packs are available via the school website https://sjbarrow.cumbria.sch.uk/our-school/vacancies/

Only applications submitted on a Westmorland and Furness Application Form will be considered. Completed applications should be returned to the school address or admin@sjbarrow.cumbria.sch.uk.  

Sir John Barrow Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and wellbeing of its pupils, engages with young people and staff in policy and practice developments and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  Our recruitment process follows the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. 

Offers of employment will be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
●    Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
●    Childcare disqualification
●    Satisfactory references
●    Suitability to work with children
●    Right to work
●    Medical
●    Online and social media

The closing date for applications is Monday 12th May 2025, 9am
Interviews will be held on Friday 16th May 2025

Completed applications to be marked ‘confidential’ and returned to the Headteacher, Mrs Nancy Fletcher
Electronically to admin@sjbarrow.cumbria.sch.uk or by hand to the school office.

Sir John Barrow School
Argyle Street, Ulverston, Cumbria.  LA12 0BD

Headteacher: Mrs Nancy Fletcher,  B.Ed, NPQH. 
Tel: (01229) 483960   
admin@sjbarrow.cumbria.sch.uk