Administration Support Clerk

Teaching Vacancies; Driffield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Driffield is seeking an Administration Support Clerk to provide clerical and financial support in a vibrant school office. The role demands excellent communication and ICT skills, teamwork, and a commitment to safeguarding children. A permanent contract is offered, starting as soon as possible, with various staff benefits, including LGPS and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Salary aligned with local authority pay scales

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Generous annual leave entitlement

Access to cycle-to-work schemes

Free on-site parking

Staff discounts through benefit platforms

Qualifications

• Motivated and enthusiastic person required.
• Completion of first aid training needed.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support in the school office.
• Assist in financial tasks as required.
• Engage positively with the school community.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

ICT skills

Team player

Initiative

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint an Administration Support Clerk to provide clerical and financial support in our very busy school office. Our school is located in the rural picturesque village of Brandesburton and is the heart of the community. It is a vibrant, friendly and inspiring school offering children a safe learning environment.

We require a motivated, enthusiastic person with excellent communication and ICT skills. The applicant will be a committed team player and able to use their own initiative. The applicant will need to complete first aid training.

The post is a permanent contract commencing as soon as possible.

Brandesburton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to an enhanced check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please contact the school office on 01964 542472 for any enquiries.

Closing date for applications is midday Friday 9 January 2026 and we will contact candidates to arrange interviews by Friday 16 January 2026.

Schools Unsuccessful Applicant Clause

Please note this school does not have the resources to send individual notifications to all applicants who are not shortlisted so if you have not been contacted within 2 working weeks of the closing date you should assume you have been unsuccessful.

What the school offers its staff

Employee Benefits

• Salary aligned with local authority pay scales
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with employer contributions
• Generous annual leave entitlement and bank holidays
• Access to cycle-to-work and technology purchase schemes
• Free on-site parking
• Staff discounts through local authority or education-sector benefit platforms

Wellbeing Support

• Supportive and friendly school team with open-door senior leadership
• Occupational health support and reasonable adjustments where needed
• A positive working environment
• Health and wellbeing resources

Professional Development

• Full induction and mentoring from experienced administrative staff
• Opportunities for CPD including office management, safeguarding, data protection (GDPR), and Arbor training
• Access to online learning platforms and local authority training courses
• Opportunities to take on additional responsibilities and develop new skills

Working Environment & Culture

• A collaborative, child-centered school community
• Supportive leadership committed to professional growth
• Inclusive environment embracing diversity and equal opportunities
• Clear communication channels and structured administrative processes

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.