H4.1 (scale point 6) £25,989 FTE, Actual £17,913.75

Part-time (term-time only), Monday to Friday

Hrs: 30.5h p/w

Applications are invited for the post of School Administrator at Grove Road Primary School.  We are seeking an organised, friendly, and proactive School Administrator to join our busy school office. You will be the first point of contact for families, staff, and visitors, playing a vital role in ensuring the smooth, efficient running of the school.

We are looking for someone who:

 ·         Is highly organised and able to prioritise effectively

·         Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills

·         Is confident using IT systems (SIMS/Arbor/Bromcom experience beneficial) and has previous experience using Microsoft Office and Google Apps

·         Works well under pressure in a fast‑paced environment

·         Is able to be flexible in the face of unexpected changes

·         Is approachable, professional, and committed to supporting the school community

·         Understands and upholds safeguarding responsibilities

 Key roles and responsibilities include:

 ·         Provide a warm, professional reception for parents, pupils, and visitors

·         Manage day‑to‑day administrative tasks, including correspondence, phone calls, and emails

·         Manage the administrative function of the school

·         Manage the admissions process and maintain accurate pupil records

·         Manage attendance

·         Oversee Dinner Numbers alongside Admin Assistant

·         Support staff with administrative needs and school communications

·         Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed at all times

·         Liaise confidently with external agencies and the wider school community

·         Fulfil statutory duties such as the school census and other DfE reporting

·         Website and social media administration

·         Document management and archive oversight

·         Any other office duties and cover as required

Grove Road Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; qualifications; identity (including online check) and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two references.

If you have lived outside the UK within the last 5 years, you will be required to provide a Certificate of Good Conduct or a police certificate from the country/countries you have resided in. Kindly note that this is at the expense of the candidate, as well as any costs involved for translating into English.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Further information can also be found on our school website. Please contact Mandy Lyons for further details and to arrange a visit.