ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
PARKSTONE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Grade & Scale point: 4, SCP 5-7
Salary: £25,583 - £26,403 FTE, £20,834 - £21,502 Actual, £13.26 - £13.69/hr
Hours of work: 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 8.00am – 4.00pm
Contract: Permanent, Term time + 5 days (195 days/year)
Start date: ASAP following pre-employment checks
Parkstone Primary School are delighted to offer the opportunity for a skilled Administration Officer to join our wonderful team. Having experience in all aspects of administrative duties you will be able to contribute to the development of the school’s administration, financial and support services, and be the first point of call for our parents/visitors on Reception.
Parkstone Primary School is proud to be a good school that puts children at the heart of all it does. We are a forward-thinking school and we promote a ‘can do’ attitude. We want the best for every child in our care and provide a safe, caring environment where children achieve highly in all aspects of school life.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• Perform a comprehensive range of high level complex administrative tasks
• Create, manage and manipulate information relating to admissions, asset management, finance, health & safety, sickness absence, student or staffing information
• Responsible for the organisation of events, trips and excursions
• Provide authoritative advice to colleagues, parents/carers and business contacts with regard to policies, processes and services provided including handling complex queries
• Supervise administrative support colleagues including coordination of activity, monitoring outputs and training staff as appropriate
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
• GCSE to 5A*-C or equivalent including Maths & English
• Experience of supervising and motivating staff
• Experience of interpreting complex data
• Ability to work using own initiative to set targets to meet the needs of the school
• Experience of development, management and operation of administrative systems
If you believe in the children in Hull, are passionate about our community and truly want to make a difference then we would love to hear from you.
AS A MEMBER OF HUMBER EDUCATION TRUST, WE OFFER:
• Commitment to securing the very best provision and outcomes for all children.
• A Trust with expertise in every area of the curriculum, both in primary and special settings, through our Teaching & Learning Ambassadors and peer networks.
• Outstanding individually tailored continual professional development for staff at all levels.
• Staff who feel valued and supported in their roles.
• A caring and safe environment where we recognise the diverse needs of our community, ensuring our young people from all backgrounds thrive.
• Ethical working with mutual respect and collaboration.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please complete our 'fast apply' application form. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Early application is encouraged. We will review applications throughout the advertising period and therefore reserve the right to close the advert early should sufficient applications be received.
Closing date for completed applications: 8am, Monday 23 March 2026
Interview date: TBC
Visits to the school are encouraged, please ring to make an appointment.
If you have any queries regarding the role or application process, please contact Lynne Warrener, School Business Manager, at Parkstone Primary School.
As part of Humber Education Trust's recruitment processes, in accordance with statutory Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates. Those shortlisted for interview will also be required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.
CONDITIONAL OFFER:
Any offer of employment to this post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service, Children’s Barred List Check, Section 128 check where applicable, identity checks, medical clearance, proof of qualifications, satisfactory references and eligibility to work in the UK checks. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search and required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record.
Parkstone Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.