Office Administrator (Maternity Cover)

Braunstone Frith Primary Academy; Leicester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office team

Friendly pupils

Professional development

Well resourced school

Opportunity to shape the school

Job summary

Braunstone Frith Primary Academy is seeking an Office Administrator on a fixed-term maternity cover from Oct 2026. The role is 35 hours per week across 39 weeks per year, in a busy school office. Salary ranges from £21,739.59 to £22,086.91 actual, with FTE scale £26,851.82 to £27,280.37.

Applicants should be enthusiastic, professional and commit to high standards of service. The position offers a supportive office team, opportunities for professional development and a welcoming school community.

Qualifications

• Experience in school/office administration is preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a busy school environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide office administration support for maternity cover.
• Answer phone calls and direct enquiries to appropriate staff.
• Maintain attendance and absence records and assist with daily admin tasks.
• Assist with general clerical duties and filing as needed.

Job description

Office Administrator - Maternity Cover

Required from October 2026

Grade 6, Pay point 9

Fixed term contract for one year for maternity cover

FTE £26,851.82 - £27,280.37

Actual Salary £21,739.59 - £22,086.91

35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

8.30am - 4pm Monday - Friday

Braunstone Frith Primary Academy is a large school on the western edge of Leicester City. Our aim is for our children to be “Positive Thinkers and Lifelong Learners” We have a tradition of strong teamwork and clear leadership that is committed to do whatever it takes to improve pupil outcomes.

We are looking to appoint an Office Administrator on a fixed term basis to cover maternity leave.

At Braunstone Frith Primary Academy we are able to offer you:

• A well established Office team
• Enthusiastic and friendly children
• A hard working team of people who are committed to providing the best education for our children
• A school that has a strong commitment to developing its staff individually and places a strong emphasis on supporting and encouraging your continued professional development
• A well resourced school
• A chance to be part of shaping the future of our school

In return we are looking for someone who:

• Is enthusiastic, hardworking, highly committed and enjoys working as part of a team
• Is friendly and approachable
• Has a ‘can do’ attitude and strives for excellent customer service
• Has high expectations of what all children can achieve

Appointment to this post will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Equal Opportunities

Braunstone Frith Primary Academy is committed to equal opportunities in our recruitment and selection procedures. We welcome applications from all who meet the essential requirements within the person specification.

The closing date for completed applications is 9am on Monday 21st September 2026, with interviews taking place on Friday 25th September 2026.