Grade 2 Administrative Assistant

Job description

Grade 2 Administrative Assistant

Salary or Hourly Rate

£13.48 per hour £26,016 per annum (pro rata)

Type of vacancy

Permanent

Work pattern

Part Time - Term Time Only

Hours per week

5

Work Base

Northfield Primary & Nursery School, Mansfield Woodhouse, NG19 8PG

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Closing Date

06 November 2026 09:00

Governors at Northfield Primary and Nursery School are looking to appoint a friendly, organised and enthusiastic Grade 2 Administrative Assistant to join our hardworking and supportive school team.

This is a varied and busy role at the heart of our school. The successful candidate will be based on our reception desk and will often be the first point of contact for our children, families, visitors and professionals. We are therefore looking for someone who is welcoming and approachable, with excellent communication skills and the ability to remain calm, professional and helpful, even when things get busy!

You will provide high-quality administrative support across the school and will need good literacy, numeracy and IT skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage a varied workload. You will be proactive, well organised and able to use your own initiative, whilst also enjoying being part of a wider team.
Most importantly, you will understand that working in a school is about much more than administration. You will share our school values of Grow, Learn, Achieve. Respect, Trust, Honesty and Care and understand the importance of confidentiality, safeguarding and building positive relationships with our families.

Previous experience of working in a school office and knowledge of school systems, such as Arbor, would be advantageous, although training will be provided for the right candidate.

In return, we can offer:

• A welcoming, friendly and supportive staff team
• Wonderful children who make every day different
• A varied and rewarding role at the heart of our school community
• Training and support appropriate to the role
• Opportunities for professional development
• A school where everyone is encouraged to contribute and make a difference

If you are organised, approachable, hardworking and enjoy working with people, we would love to hear from you.

Application packs are available to download or can be requested from the school office by emailing

Email completed application forms to

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and actively encouraged; these may be arranged by calling the school on 01623 625589. Please note that visits cannot be accommodated during October half term (Monday 19th October - Friday 30th October)

Interview date: To be confirmed
Immediate start available
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.
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