Administrator

Cranford CofE Primary School; Kettering; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Perkbox benefits

Job summary

Cranford CE Primary School is hiring an Administrator on a permanent basis. The role supports clerical, administrative, financial and secretarial tasks, serving staff, children, families and the wider community with confidentiality at the core.

The position is for 32.5 hours per week, 8.30am–3.30pm, starting 2 November 2026. The school emphasises a Christian ethos and GDPR compliance, with opportunities for CPD and training including First Aid and safeguarding courses.

Qualifications

• Experience in clerical and administrative roles.
• Ability to handle confidential information and GDPR requirements.
• Prepared to undertake CPD and training as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical, administrative, financial, secretarial, management and executive services to the school.
• Work with staff, children, families and the wider community with professionalism.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold school policies and GDPR requirements.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Relevant clerical/administrative experience

Job description

Administrator

Contract Type: Permanent.

Pay Grade: Grade F6 to F7.

Full Time Salary: £26,846 to £27,274

Actual Salary: £20,261.08 to £20,584.10

Hours: 32.50 hours per week, working 8.30am to 3.30pm.

Starting: 2 November 2026

We are seeking to appoint a friendly, enthusiastic, professional Administrator to work within our school, who understands the importance of efficient and effective administrative services. This role will provide important clerical, administrative, financial, secretarial, management and executive services to the school, both internally and externally. Working with and supporting the staff, children, their families and the wider community within and outside of the school. This role would suit those with great attention to detail, and a drive to produce quality and consistent work while always maintaining confidentiality and abiding by GDPR.

At Cranford, our focus is upon the whole child. Our committed staffing team, work collaboratively with the whole school community, to ensure all children achieve well, are happy and make lifelong memories. Our values of Respect, Happiness, Courage, Honesty, Thoughtfulness and Forgiveness influence all that we do at Cranford, establishing our clear vision of "The Cranford Way."

We are looking to appoint someone who:

• Is enthusiastic, approachable and friendly.
• will ensure all children feel safe, happy and able to learn.
• will always maintain confidentiality and abide by school policy and procedure.
• is organised, efficient and effective in their position.
• is supportive of the ethos of a Church and Trust school.
• understands our children and our community and who is able to build supportive and respectful relationships with children whilst maintaining confidentiality and following the school’s Code of Conduct.
• who is prepared to undertake appropriate CPD to develop their skills including First Aid training and annual Safeguarding / Child Protection training.
• understands the importance of Child Protection and is committed to the safeguarding of children’s welfare - both at home and in school.
• may have experience working in a similar role, or in administrative roles.

In return, we will offer:

• A supportive environment where contributions and ideas are encouraged, valued and supported.
• Happy and motivated children who are eager to learn.
• A collaborative and supportive school community that is underpinned by the Christian ethos, driven by a shared passion of children’s welfare and education.
• A rewarding working environment, within a supportive and welcoming atmosphere.
• Access to a vast array of employee benefits and recognition systems, via our brand-new partnership with Perkbox.
• Employment within one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the Peterborough Diocese, with wider development, training and career opportunities.

Visits during the school day are welcome and encouraged. Please contact the school office by phone or by email:

[e-mail]

01536 330300

Cranford CE Primary is a proud member of the Peterborough Diocese Education Trust. We are a family of schools across the Peterborough Diocese, and these strong links make special contribution to our children’s spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and learning. PDET is responsible for employing all staff and managing finances and other central services for the academies within the Trust.

More information about the school and the Trust can be found on the following websites:

https://www.cranford.northants.sch.uk/

https://www.pdet.org.uk/

For more information see our Job Description and Personal Specifications.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications, so please do not delay in applying!