School administrator - finance and hr admin support

Job Title

School Administrator – Finance and HR Admin Support

Overview

Poplar Farm is a vibrant school that opened in September 2018. We are a warm, caring and inclusive school where pupils are at the heart of every decision we make. Poplar Farm pupils are happy and confident, they are problem solvers, open minded, resilient and motivated to learn. We have a generous school site, with creative, bespoke learning areas both inside and outside.

The school is part of CIT (Community Inclusive Trust), a Multi Academy Trust comprising of special and mainstream primary schools across Lincolnshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team and the School Administrator to complete all financial administration in connection with the school budget and to carry out HR administration work for the school.

Benefits we can offer

• The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people.
• A supportive induction process to help you develop within this role to be the best you can be and develop for your next career step.
• Access to high quality continuous professional development opportunities.
• A rewarding role where no two days are the same!
• Flexible working opportunities from day one of your employment with CIT.
• Access to the Local Government or Teachers Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• A Bike2Work Scheme

Please refer to attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about this role and to ensure your suitability for this role.

Please contact lucinda.thorpe@poplar-cit.co.uk for more information about this role or to arrange a visit to the school.

Closing date for applications: Midnight, 22.06.26

Interviews will take place: 01.07.26

CIT 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 will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks.

Applicants may also be subject to a social media presence check.