Senior Administrative Officer

Wakefield Council; Ryhill; On-site; GBP 21,000; Part time

Job description

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Job reference: 242531
Date posted: 06/03/2025
Application closing date: 23/04/2025
Location: Ryhill J. I & Nursery School, Chapel St, Ryhill, Wakefield WF4 2AD
Salary: Grade 6, SCP 12-18 £26,421 - £29,269 per annum. (Actual Salary £20,353.00 to £22,444.00)
Package: 32.5 hours per week, term time
Contractual hours: 32.5
Basis: Part time
Job category/type: Administration, Part time, School, Term time

We are excited to announce an opening for a Senior Administrative Officer at Ryhill Junior, Infant and Nursery School from May 2025. If you are passionate about education and have a strong administrative background, we would love to hear from you!

At Ryhill Junior, Infant & Nursery School, we are committed to maintaining high standards and expect all our staff to share this dedication. We are looking for a hardworking, efficient, and self-motivated individual to join our friendly office team. The Senior Administrative Officer plays a vital role in the effective day-to-day communication and administration of the school, ensuring that everything runs smoothly in a busy school environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake administrative, financial, organisational processes within the school
• Manage and lead a small administrative team
• Provide comprehensive and efficient administrative support to the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team
• Ensure effective and high-quality communication both within the school and externally
• Support the school’s day-to-day administrative tasks, ensuring all deadlines and standards are met
• Maintain the welfare of children and school staff, ensuring all records and documentation are up to date

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a positive, highly organised person keen to grow their skill set and work closely with the School Business Manager
• Has NVQ 3 or equivalent qualification e.g. I.L.M. Certificate of First Line Management (Introductory Course) or experience in relevant discipline
• Is happy, friendly and welcoming to all
• Appreciates the need to maintain strictest confidence
• Has excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Is trustworthy, flexible, and self-motivated
• Has the ability to work quickly, calmly and efficiently under pressure
• Possesses strong communication skills, both verbal and written, at all levels
• Has experience in school administration (desirable but not essential)
• Will work with high levels of accuracy, efficiency and attention to detail
• Is flexible, adaptable and able to multi-task
• Is able to manage workloads effectively to meet deadlines
• Is able to develop positive working relationships, working collaboratively and effectively with all colleagues
• Has excellent written and good numeracy skills
• Is proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Publisher
• Ideally has experience with school-based systems such as Integris/Arbor and Unit4
• Is able to organise ‘hospitality’ for meetings, Governors and training days.

Why Join Us? Ryhill Junior, Infant & Nursery School offers a supportive, dynamic work environment where you can make a real difference to the educational experience of our children. If you are a motivated individual with a passion for school administration and are looking for a role with variety and responsibility, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

If you believe you are the right fit for this exciting role, we encourage you to apply today!

Ryhill Junior, Infant & Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Online searches will be completed for shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence checks.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact Mr Michael Jones on 01226 722530 to make an appointment.

Completed application forms should be returned via e-mail to [e-mail] by 12pm on 23rd April 2025.

Closing date: 23rd April 2025 12pm
Interviews: w/c 28th April 2025

Wakefield Council, Wakefield One, PO Box 700, Wakefield, WF1 2EB
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