School Administrator

Salary: 12352.74 - 12746.83 per annum (Actual)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 20 hours per week (Term Time Only Plus 2 Weeks)

Location: Wykeham North Yorkshire- Wykeham CE Primary School

Join our friendly and welcoming school

Wykeham CE Primary School is a welcoming Church of England academy where everything we do is underpinned by our School Vision of helping everyone to learn grow and flourish supported by our Values of courage community and compassion.

We are looking for an enthusiastic friendly and organized School Administrator to join our close-knit team. The school office is at the heart of our school and we are seeking someone who will provide an efficient and professional administrative service while offering a warm welcome to our pupils parents staff and visitors. This is a varied and rewarding role that would suit someone who is highly efficient enjoys working with people and can remain calm and positive in a busy environment.

Wykeham CE Primary School is part of the Elevate Multi-Academy Trust. The Trust prides itself on achieving high standards which are well above the national average.

The role

Working closely with the Headteacher senior leaders and other members of the school team the successful candidate will undertake a range of administrative duties including:

Providing a welcoming and professional reception service for parents pupils visitors and staff Responding to telephone calls emails and general enquiries

Maintaining accurate pupil and school records

Supporting admissions attendance and pupil administration

Preparing letters documents reports and other correspondence

Using the schools management information and administrative systems

Supporting the organisation of school trips events meetings and activities

Receiving and processing forms payments and other documentation as required

Providing general administrative support to the Headteacher and wider staff team

Handling confidential and sensitive information appropriately

Supporting the smooth and efficient day-to-day running of the school office

About you

We are looking for someone who:

Has excellent organisational and administrative skills

Has strong written and verbal communication skills

Is confident using IT including Microsoft Office

Has excellent attention to detail and can maintain accurate records

Can prioritise tasks and manage a varied workload

Is friendly approachable and professional

Can communicate effectively with children parents colleagues and external organisations

Understands the importance of confidentiality

Can work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Is committed to supporting the values and ethos of our school

Previous experience of working in a school office and knowledge of school management information systems would be an advantage although training will be provided.

What we can offer

At Wykeham CE Primary School you will become part of a supportive and dedicated team committed to providing the very best for our children.

We can offer:

A friendly welcoming and supportive working environment

A fantastic school community with enthusiastic children friendly families and supportive colleagues and leaders

Opportunities for training and professional development including support from colleagues at Hackness and other local Trust schools

A varied role in which no two days are quite the same!

The opportunity to make an important contribution to the life of our school

700 discounts on everyday essentials through VIVUP vouchers.

Cycle to work scheme

Childcare voucher scheme

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support

How to apply

We warmly welcome applications from candidates who share our commitment to creating a happy safe and successful school for every child.

If you are enthusiastic and look forward to joining our hardworking team please email your request for an application form to .

Please return your completed application form to Please ensure that all parts of the application are completed. We do not accept CVs as part of the selection process.

Reference: REC/WYK/

Wykeham CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Key Dates:

Closing date: Sunday 18th October 2026

Interview date: Thursday 22nd October

Start date: ASAP

Key Documents:

Application Form

Job Description

North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.