Administration Assistant at Oldfleet Primary School

Cleeve Primary School; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff benefits platform

LGPS/Teachers Pension

Discounts and cycle-to-work

Job summary

Oldfleet Primary School is seeking a friendly, professional Administration Assistant to join our busy office team. Based at the heart of the school, you will manage front-of-house operations, answer queries, and provide essential administrative support to keep the daily running smoothly.

This role is within Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust, offering opportunities for professional development and access to staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience handling high-volume face-to-face and telephone queries.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; ability to learn school management systems.
• Strong written English and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage front-of-house operations and greet visitors.
• Answer queries from staff, parents, and visitors.
• Provide broad administrative support to ensure smooth daily running.

Skills

Face-to-face interactions

Phone inquiries

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Written English

Tools

SIMS

Job description

About this Role

Administration Assistant

Salary: Grade 4 Point (5-7) (£22,701 - £23,430 actual salary per annum)

Hours: 37 hours per week, Term Time Only + 5 days

Permananet

As soon as possible

Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust is a vibrant family of ten schools across Hull - three secondary and seven primary - united by a shared purpose: to inspire pupils to thrive in life. Each Thrive school is a dynamic community of staff, pupils, and families working together to unlock every child's potential.

The Opportunity

Oldfleet Primary School is looking for a friendly, professional, and highly organised Receptionist & Administrative Assistant to join our busy office team. Positioned at the heart of our school, you will manage front-of-house operations, answer incoming queries, and provide broad administrative support to ensure the smooth daily running of the school.

What We Offer

• An inclusive and forward-thinking Multi-Academy Trust
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Access to our staff benefits platform, including retail discounts, gym membership offers, and savings schemes such as cycle-to-work
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme/ Teachers Pension

What You Will Bring

• A track record of handling high-volume face-to-face interactions and phone inquiries, ideally in a fast-paced or public-facing environment.
• Proficiency in core software (Microsoft Office/Google Workspace) and the aptitude to quickly learn school management systems .
• Good command of written English for drafting parent communications and emails, along with strong attention to detail.

Next Steps

We are proud to be a Level 1 Disability Confident Committed Employer. Through this accreditation, we will offer an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role.

• Closing date: Monday 19th October 2026, 9:00am
• Interviews: To be confirmed

As part of Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust's commitment to safer recruitment processes and in accordance with statutory guidance: Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates.

Our commitment to equality and diversity: Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging.

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