Administrative Assistant September 2026

Croft Primary School; Sutton-in-Ashfield; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Professional development

Friendly team

Job summary

Croft Primary School in Sutton-in-Ashfield is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic administrator to join our busy reception team. Part-time role (35 hours per week), term time only, requires excellent numeracy, literacy and IT skills and a commitment to confidentiality and safeguarding.

You will work autonomously and as part of a wider team, providing high-quality administrative support and handling a varied workload to meet the needs of the school environment.

Qualifications

• Proven numeracy, literacy and IT skills.
• Experience with school administration systems preferred.
• Commitment to confidentiality and safeguarding of children.

Responsibilities

• Based at the busy reception desk.
• Manage a varied workload and prioritise effectively.
• Support administration across the school as part of a busy team.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

IT skills

Confidentiality

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Arbor

FMS6

Job description

Croft Primary School is a large primary school (number on roll 337) situated in the centre of Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire.

Hours: Part time 35.00 hrs Monday - Friday (8.00 am - 4.00 pm with one hour for lunch) term time only

Croft Primary School Governors are looking to recruit a dynamic and enthusiastic individual with a commitment to delivering a high standard of administrative support as part of a strong and busy team.

The successful candidate will be based on our busy reception desk, excellent numeracy, literacy and IT skills along with an appreciation of the importance of confidentiality and the safeguarding of our children are essential. The ability to work accurately and under pressure, while managing a varied workload which meets the everchanging needs of the school environment. Excellent communication skills with both adults and children are also essential.

You will need to be proactive and able to work on your own initiative whilst being part of a wider team.

Previous school administration experience, with some knowledge of school systems, Arbor and FMS6 would be advantageous however training will be given.

In return we can offer:

• A welcoming and supportive staff team.
• Training appropriate to the role.
• Friendly, enthusiastic children who are eager to learn.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A varied and rewarding role at the heart of a busy school community.