Office Administrator (Finance) at Castleford Park Junior Academy

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2026/CPJA/95756
  Location
Medley Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 4BB
  Contract Type
Permanent/Term Time Only
  Contract Term
Part-Time
  Salary
£26,403.00 - £28,142.00 Annually (FTE)
31 hours Monday - Wednesday & Friday 08:30-15:30, Thursday 08:30-16:00, Grade 5 SCP 7-11 Actual salary £18,796.53 - £20,034.53
  Hours Per Week
31.5
  Closing Date
Midday, Mon 22nd Jun, 2026
  Start Date
01-09-2026
  Positions Available
1
   Positions Available        1
  Interview Date(s)
W/c 22nd June 2026
   Interview Date(s)           W/c 22nd June 2026
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About this Role

We are seeking a highly organised and motivated Office Administrator to join our friendly and supportive team. This is a key role within the organisation, providing efficient and effective administrative support to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the office.

The successful candidate will act as a first point of contact, delivering a professional and welcoming service to staff, students, parents, and external stakeholders. They will support a range of administrative functions, including financial administration, record management, and general office duties, working closely with the School Business Manager and wider team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach who thrives in a busy environment and is committed to delivering high-quality support.

You will be:

  • Educated to GCSE standard with a minimum of grades A*-C or 4 and above in Maths and English or equivalent. i.e. NVQ level 2 or similar
  • Able to demonstrate excellent numeracy and literacy skills and standards
  • Able to work as part of a team and on own initiative
  • A competent user of ICT
  • Willing to partake in continued professional development
  • Able to demonstrate relevant experience of working in an office environment, preferably with some experience working in a financial environment
  • Able to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
  • Motivated with energy and enthusiasm
  • Able to communicate effectively with parents and children

You will:

  • Assist the School Business Manager in administering financial transactions, including the processing of invoices
  • Be responsible for providing effective administration to the school
  • Provide a welcoming and effective reception environment in a professional and positive manner, assisting with enquiries both face to face and over the telephone
  • Assist with the completion of registers confirming attendance and carry out welfare checks by telephone on absent pupils ready for the attendance officer
  • Maintain effective computer-based records
  • Provide first point cash handling and counting
  • Assistance to School Business Manager with general administration tasks
  • Report any potential child protection issues through to the child protection officer without delay
  • Support the Academy in ensuring the safety and welfare of all pupils
  • Be given opportunities to build on your own skills though in house and external professional development opportunities
  • Be listened to and your ideas will be valued by the team

Visits to our Academy are warmly welcomed, please contact Laura Steele, School Business Manager on 01977 518959 to arrange a time. 

References: References will be taken up shortly after shortlisting and prior to interview using the contact details you supply on your application.

Equal Opportunities: Castleford Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership. Castleford Trust welcomes applications from anyone who meets the criteria for the role.

Safeguarding and DBS Clearance: Castleford Trust are committed to promoting safeguarding and the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Therefore, all appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and an enhanced DBS check.


Contact Details

  Laura Steele
  01977518959
  Lsteele@pjacademy.net


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