Administrator at St James Church of England Primary School

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2026/SJCEPS/98675
  Location
Harlestone Road, St James, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN5 7AG
  Contract Type
Permanent
  Contract Term
Part-Time
  Salary
£25,989.00 - £26,403.00 Annually (FTE)
Pro rata to £14,937.04 to £15,174.98
  Hours Per Week
24.75
  Weeks Per Year
39
  Closing Date
Midnight, Mon 22nd Jun, 2026
  Start Date
1 September 2026
  Positions Available
1
   Positions Available        1
  Interview Date(s)
Week Commencing 22 June 2026
   Interview Date(s)           Week Commencing 22 June 2026
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About this Role

Administrator 

Contract Type: Permanent

Pay Grade: Grade F6 to F7

Full Time Salary: £25,989 to £26,403

Actual Salary: £14,937.04 to £15,174.98

Hours: 24.75 hours

Starting: 1 September 2026

 

We are seeking to appoint a friendly, enthusiastic, professional Administrator to work within our school, who understands the importance of  efficient and effective administrative services. This role will provide important clerical, administrative, financial, secretarial, management and executive services to the school, both internally and externally. Working with and supporting the staff, children, their families and the wider community within and outside of the school. This role would suit those we great attention to detail, and a drive to produce quality and consistent work while always maintaining confidentiality and abiding by GDPR. 

 

At St James relationships and inclusion are a central strength in our school. Welcoming families from a wide variety of backgrounds, giving us an exciting multicultural mix of language and religion. Our relationships are based on our core value of Respect, using the language of Emotion Coaching in every interaction. We also have a large Pastoral Team that provides support to children and families across a wide range of wellbeing and safeguarding issues. Including our two specialist units that support our most vulnerable learners and highly skilled staff who support children to flourish.

 

We are looking to appoint someone who:

  • Is enthusiastic, approachable and friendly
  • will ensure all children feel safe, happy and able to learn,
  • will always maintain confidentiality and abide by school policy and procedure.
  • is organised, efficient and effective in their position.
  • is supportive of the ethos of a Church and Trust school.
  • understands our children and our community and who is able to build supportive and respectful relationships with children whilst maintaining confidentiality and following the school’s Code of Conduct.
  • who is prepared to undertake appropriate CPD to develop their skills including First Aid training and annual Safeguarding / Child Protection training.
  • understands the importance of Child Protection and is committed to the safeguarding of children’s welfare - both at home and in school.
  • may have experience working in a similar role, or in administrative roles.

 

In return, we will offer:

  • A supportive environment where contributions and ideas are encouraged, valued and supported.
  • Happy and motivated children who are eager to learn.
  • A collaborative and supportive school community that is underpinned by the Christian ethos, driven by a shared passion of children’s welfare and education.
  • A rewarding working environment, within a supportive and welcoming atmosphere.
  • Access to a vast array of employee benefits and recognition systems, via our brand-new partnership with Vivup.
  • Employment within one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the Peterborough Diocese, with wider development, training and career opportunities.

 

Are you ready to seize a wonderful opportunity at a wonderful school? Then please get in touch with us, we would love to hear from you!

 

 

Visits during the school day are welcome and encouraged.  Please contact the school office by phone or by email:

office@stjames.pdet.org.uk

01604 751475

 

 

St James CE Primary is a proud member of the Peterborough Diocese Education Trust. We are a family of schools across the Peterborough Diocese, and these strong links make special contribution to our children’s spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and learning. PDET is responsible for employing all staff and managing finances and other central services for the academies within the Trust.

 

More information about the school and the Trust can be found on the following websites:

 

https://www.stjames.northants.sch.uk/contact-details/

https://www.pdet.org.uk/

 

For more information see our Job Description and Personal Specifications.

 

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications, so please do not delay in applying!

 

PDET, and all of our schools, are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, and references will be sought prior to interview for all shortlisted candidates. We are an equal opportunities employer.


Contact Details

  Ciara-Marie Tompkins
  hr@pdet.org.uk


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