Position
School Office Administrator – Thomas Telford Primary Free School. Permanent position starting 1 September 2026.
Working Hours and Salary
Monday to Friday 8:45am – 4:30pm (half‑hour lunch), 36.25 hours Term Time plus 5 PD days. Salary: £21,193 per annum.
Responsibilities
* Build and maintain positive relationships with children, parents, governors, staff and visitors.
* Manage office tasks, communications and correspondence.
* Act independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced school environment.
* Problem‑solve and prioritise to support smooth day‑to‑day running of the school.
* Respond calmly and efficiently to the changing needs of a busy school office.
* Co‑ordinate school management systems and attendance procedures.
* Other duties delegated by the headteacher and senior management.
Requirements
* Highly motivated, efficient and enthusiastic.
* Excellent communication, organisational and problem‑solving skills.
* Experience of working in a school environment, especially with school management systems and attendance procedures (desirable but not essential).
* Strong administrative background from other sectors welcomed.
* Excellent spoken English for a customer‑facing role (fluency duty).
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Commitment to safeguarding children and young people and an acceptance of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check (including barred list) and Childcare Disqualification Regulations checks.
* Exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act as amended.
Benefits
Great working environment, supportive team and professional development opportunities.
Important Information
Closing date: Friday 24th April 2026 at 12pm. Interview and in‑tray exercise: Wednesday 6th May 2026.
About the School
Thomas Telford Primary Free School is a new primary school that joined the Thomas Telford Multi‑Academy Trust in September 2025. The Trust has a proven track record of excellence and is at the forefront of educational developments nationally.
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