Office Administrator

Stourport Primary Academy; Hoobrook; On-site; GBP 236,000 - 289,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Occupational Pension

Health & Wellbeing service

Counselling Support

Employee Helpline 24/7

Incremental Pay Progression

Job summary

Stourport Primary Academy are looking to appoint an Office Administrator to join their dedicated and established team. The role involves supporting all administrative processes to underpin smooth school operations and acting as the initial contact for parents and visitors.

Reporting to the Head of School, you will contribute to safeguarding, community engagement, and values-based ethos. The post is permanent, 37 hours, term time only plus TEDs, with benefits including a generous pension and

Qualifications

• Experience in working with the local community/families with children in schools
• Understanding of social presence and community engagement
• Commitment to professional development and open dialogue
• Commitment to safeguarding and wellbeing of staff and pupils

Responsibilities

• Support all administrative processes to underpin smooth school operations
• Be the initial contact for parents, visitors and other stakeholders
• Provide high quality administrative support reporting to the Head of School

Job description

Office Administrator

NJC Scale 3.5 - £26,427 FTE

37 hours, term time only +TED’s

Permanent position available as soon as possible

Stourport Primary Academy are looking to appoint an Office Administrator to join their dedicated and established team.

The Office administrator will be responsible for supporting all administrative processes ensuring efficient operations are in place to underpin the smooth running of the school. The post holder will report directly to the Head of School, providing high quality support and will be the initial contact for parents, visitors and other stakeholders.

The Office administrator will support our values and ethos, have high expectations of themselves and those around them and show a commitment to developing young learners to help them succeed. This post requires good experience in working with the local community/families with children in schools and an understanding of social presence.

We are dedicated to the development and support of our team, with a range of opportunities through nationally accredited programs and in school experiences. Our school has an experienced and supportive staff team and a commitment to improving the wellbeing of the team, guided by our influential staff council. We want all voices to have an active role in our improvement journey.

Joining our school community will suit those with:

• A shared commitment to our values and to forming positive working relationships with our community
• Commitment to their own professional development and a culture of open professional dialogue
• Passion for combating social disadvantage and generating social capital
• Enthusiasm for innovation in curriculum and assessment.

Our culture is one of inclusion and celebration, where every child is supported in discovering and developing their talents, abilities, and ambitions, built around an ethos of mutual respect, self-discipline, and responsibility for their learning.

The cornerstone of our school vision is to enable all children to Explore, Dream, Discover and Achieve their full potential. This is achieved through an extensive range of learning and enrichment opportunities to inspire, challenge and instil a love of learning, underpinned by a motivating and engaging curriculum which nurtures lifelong transferable skills, values and qualities.

For further details of the post, please refer to the job description and person specification available.

Being part of Severn Academies Educational Trust enables collaboration with best practices across our schools. The Trust is committed to harnessing talent and developing its people and there may be an opportunity to undertake further training and development in related disciplines. There may also be flexibility to work across other settings within the trust, for the right candidate.

Other benefits include:

• Generous Occupational Pension
• Free confidential Employee Health and Well-being service including access to counselling support
• Free confidential employee helpline 24/7
• Incremental pay progression and cost of living increases in line with government policy
• Flexible working arrangements to support colleagues with work-life balance.

Stourport Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an enhanced clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Closing date for applications: 9am - Monday 5th October 2026 with interviews being held shortly after.

We welcome early applications and reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date should a suitable candidate be found.