School Office Administrator - Thomas Telford Primary

Job Details

School Office Administrator

[Employer hidden]

Required: 1st September 2026

Permanent

Days/Hours of work:  Monday to Friday 8.45am – 4.30pm (half hour lunch) 36.25 hours Term Time plus 5 PD days

Salary: £21,193 per annum

Closing date: Friday 24th April 2026 at 12pm

Interview and In-tray Exercise date: Wednesday 6th May 2026

[Employer hidden] is a new primary school, which joined the Thomas Telford Multi Academy Trust in September 2025. The TTMAT has a proven track record of excellence and is at the forefront on educational developments nationally. In June 2024, Redhill Primary Academy was awarded Ofsted’s highest accolade, after being rated Outstanding in all areas of the inspection framework, stating that all pupils thrive both academically as well as personally and socially. Our commitment is to achieve the same outcome at the Free School. To learn more about either [Employer hidden] or Redhill Primary Academy, visit our website pages at https://ttprimaryschool.co.uk or Home - Redhill Primary Academy

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, efficient, and enthusiastic Office Administrator to join [Employer hidden]. The ideal candidates will be friendly, professional, and respectful, with a strong commitment to building positive relationships with children, parents, governors, staff, and visitors.  They must have the ability to work on their own initiative and work effectively as part of a team. This is a fast-paced and varied role that demands excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.

Experience of working in a school environment, and especially knowledge of school management systems and attendance procedures is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided. We also welcome applicants with strong administrative backgrounds from other sectors. We can offer you a great working environment, a supportive and friendly team, plus professional development opportunities.

The successful candidate will need to be adaptable, proactive, and capable of responding calmly and efficiently to the changing needs of a busy school office. A flexible approach is essential to support the smooth day-to-day running of the school.

To learn more about [Employer hidden], visit our website page at https://ttprimaryschool.co.uk

This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English as stated in the person specification.

The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All successful candidates are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check with barred list (for regulated activity posts) as well as other pre-appointment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2024), such as an online check, suitable references, ID checks, and proof of qualifications (where appropriate).  This post also requires checks under the Childcare Disqualification Regulations and Childcare Act 2006, which includes a criminal record self-disclosure form to be completed and returned prior to interview.  This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act as amended.  Please see the safeguarding policies on the Academy’s website: Key Information | [Employer hidden]

Please complete the application form carefully and ensure that any gaps in employment are explained. These will be discussed at interview along with any disclosures.

For information on privacy notices for job applicants, please visit our schools website on the following link: Privacy-Notice-Job-Applicants.pdf

If you would like more information about the role or would like to book a visit, please contact [contact hidden] and ask for the Office Manager, Mrs Fay Hurford.

Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted, otherwise they may assume that, on this occasion, their application has been unsuccessful.

Thank you for your interest in this vacancy.