Administration Assistant at Beeston Primary School

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2026/BPS/43103
  Location
Town Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS11 8PN
  Contract Type
Fixed Term
  Contract Term
Full-Time
  Salary
£25,185.00 Annually (FTE)
Term Time only/Pro Rata
  Hours Per Week
36.25
  Weeks Per Year
38
 Fixed Term End Date
Tue 31st Aug, 2027
  Closing Date
9:00am, Thu 9th Jul, 2026
  Start Date
1st September 2026
  Positions Available
1
   Positions Available        1
  Interview Date(s)
14th July 2026
   Interview Date(s)           14th July 2026
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About this Role

The successful applicant will be the first point of contact for visitors and parents as well as providing general administrative support contributing to the efficient operation of the office. Confidentiality is essential along with the ability to cope under pressure. Maintaining a friendly, courteous and professional manner with children, parents, staff and visitors is essential.

 


The position requires the applicant to:

     Have well developed organisation and communication skills

     The ability to work in a friendly and professional manner with a can do attitude

     Be a team player

     To input and retrieve data using the school’s Management Information Systems

     To use IT applications and databases effectively to deliver administrative tasks including collating and preparing information from a variety of sources

     Support with the checking of goods against delivery notes and distributing goods to the appropriate member of staff

     To deal with enquiries from staff, pupils, parents and other stakeholders as necessary

     To ensure visitors, deliveries, telephone calls and incoming and outgoing mail is managed effectively

     Provision of administration service to the whole school

     Managing the school’s email inbox and distributing emails to relevant colleagues

     Carry out routine clerical duties as required by staff including preparation of correspondence, newsletters and reports

     Provide hospitality for visitors providing a courteous service at all times

     Undertake filing, minute taking and photocopying as required

     Assist with the administration of medicines to pupils following the Medicines in School Policy

 

Competent computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher are essential.

Knowledge of Arbor would be an advantage although training will be provided if required. 

Successful applicants will be required to attend an interview where you will be asked to demonstrate your IT skills.


Beeston Primary School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

  1. You may use this space to provide any information you wish, including any interest or unpaid activity. Ensure that you provide a full description of all skills, knowledge and experience which are linked to the job description that you feel are relevant to the post for which you are applying.
  2. What communication strengths do you bring to a school community?
  3. What does inclusion mean to you on a personal level?
  4. How do you look after your own wellbeing, and how does this impact your daily role?
  5. How have your life experiences shaped your ability to empathise with pupils from different backgrounds?

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