Administrative Assistant

Greenwood Primary and Nursery School; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Supportive environment

Flying High Partnership opportunities

Job summary

Greenwood Primary and Nursery School in Nottingham is seeking an experienced administrative assistant to join our dedicated team. You will be the first point of contact for families, visitors and staff, handling a range of routine duties with professionalism and discretion.

The role requires strong literacy and numeracy, excellent IT skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities within our systems, including Arbor.

Qualifications

• Good literacy and numeracy with relevant administrative experience.
• Highly organised, efficient and able to manage a varied workload.
• Strong IT skills and confidence with data and management systems.
• Professional, discreet and able to handle confidential information.
• Effective communication with a wide range of people.
• Flexible, proactive and able to work independently or in a team.
• Reflects our values and contributes positively to our school community.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative support across the school.
• Manage and maintain accurate records including pupil, staffing and financial information.
• Be the first point of contact for parents, visitors and external agencies.
• Undertake financial procedures such as processing orders.
• Produce reports and manage data using IT systems including Arbor.
• Maintain confidentiality and safeguarding procedures.
• Support the wider office team and contribute to efficient running of the school.

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Administrative experience

IT skills

Data handling

Management systems

Tools

Arbor

Job description

Are you an experienced administrative assistant ready to play a key role at the heart of a thriving school?

Greenwood Primary and Nursery School is looking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic experienced administrative assistant to join our existing team.

About Us:

At Greenwood Primary and Nursery School we are dedicated to fostering a dynamic and supportive learning environment where both our pupils and staff can thrive. As part of the Flying High Partnership, we believe in delivering an exceptional education that empowers children to reach their full potential. Our school is a place where creativity, collaboration, and commitment come together to create a learning experience that makes every day count. Our most recent Ofsted inspection recognised our OUTSTANDING Early Years Provision, personal development of pupils and leadership and management. They also praised the exceptional behaviour of pupils across school.

About Flying High:

Flying High Partnership is a thriving multi-academy trust of 38 primary schools across Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottingham City, and Nottinghamshire. We are driven by a shared vision to be unique, exceptional, and sustainable. Founded in 2012, we believe in the power of meaningful collaboration to help schools reach their full potential while supporting others along the way.

Our Partnership celebrates individuality, champions continuous improvement, and ensures every child thrives. With a strong focus on school-led professional development and leadership, we’re committed to growing exceptional teachers and inspirational leaders.

Together, we make every day count.

About the Role

You will be the first point of contact for families, visitors and staff, so a friendly, calm and professional manner is essential. The role requires the ability to manage multiple priorities, handle confidential information with discretion and work efficiently within established systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality administrative support across the school, following established systems and processes
• Manage and maintain accurate records, including pupil, staffing and financial information
• Act as a professional and welcoming first point of contact for parents, visitors and external agencies
• Undertake financial procedures such as processing orders
• Produce reports and manage data accurately using a range of IT systems including Arbor
• Maintain confidentiality at all times and ensure safeguarding procedures are followed
• Support the wider office team and contribute to the efficient running of the school

We are looking for someone who has:

• A good standard of literacy and numeracy and relevant administrative experience
• Is highly organised, efficient and able to manage a varied workload
• Has strong IT skills and confidence working with data and management systems
• Demonstrates professionalism, discretion and integrity when handling sensitive information
• Communicates effectively with a wide range of people
• Is flexible, proactive and able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Reflects our values and contributes positively to our school community

We Can Offer

• A commitment to people across our partnership, underpinned by our people principles: adaptability, wellness, recognising achievement, employee voice and engagement, professional development and growth, inclusivity, and collaboration.
• Access to extensive, high-quality CPL at every stage of your career, including opportunities to grow as a leader.
• The opportunity to progress across the partnership, realising your career ambitions.
• Access to an employee assistance programme that offers specialist support, including counselling, financial support, and legal advice.
• A fantastic working environment, with a team that works together for the benefit of the children in our schools.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children every day

Application Details

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit or find out more, please contact Emily Davies- School Business Lead on 01623 460664.

Early application is advised, as we may interview and appoint before the closing date.

Flying High Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.