Office Operations/Administrator at Healing Primary Academy

Hartsholme Academy; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Healing Primary Academy in Grimsby is seeking an Office/Operations Administrator to join a busy, supportive team. The role covers reception, clerical and financial tasks and supports school operations to underpin teaching and learning.

The post is 37 hours per week, term time plus 10 days, with a salary scale 5 (points 12–17) and actual salary around £26,028–£28,234 depending on experience. Closing date 10 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Supervise reception, clerical, administrative, financial and operational support.
• Support school processes and contribute to effective office management.
• Provide reliable and professional assistance to staff and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Supervise reception, clerical, administrative, financial and operational support at the school.
• Assist with the organisation of administrative tasks to underpin teaching and learning.
• Work as part of a team and independently as required.

Skills

Reception

Clerical

Administrative

Financial

Operational

Job description

About this Role

Office/Operations Administrator

Are you looking for a new opportunity? Now is your chance to join a highly successful Trust and make a difference to children's lives.

We have a vacancy for an Office/Operations Administrator and we are looking for reliable and committed individuals to work within our existing teams. You must be approachable, professional, flexible and reliable and be a highly motivated individual with a can-do attitude and be able to work as part of a team as well as working alone.

If you would like to be part of this dynamic team and have the attributes that we seek we would love to hear from you.

Job title: Office/Operations Administrator

Location: Healing Primary Academy, Grimsby

Contract: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday - Term Time plus 10 days (Maternity Cover)

Salary Scale: Scale 5, points 12-17 (£29,542 - £32,046)

Actual salary: £26,028 - £28,234

Closing Date: 10th November 2026

Interview date: To be confirmed

Start Date: December 2026

What does a Lunch Assistant do?

In a nutshell:

You will supervise reception, clerical, administrative , financial and operational support at the school to underpin teaching, learning and school management.

Our children are amazing and we intend to help them to continue to be amazing, regardless of what life throws at them. This is a key role in enabling that to happen.

If you are thinking of applying, we are looking for people who:

• Are passionate and dedicated with a strong commitment to education
• Are able to demonstrate a strong work ethic and have a flexible approach to tasks undertaken

What can we offer you in addition to the salary and holidays above?

• Be part of a dedicated team committed to achieving high standards
• A supportive, warm and welcoming ethos
• A vibrant learning environment - for you and our children
• An experienced and supportive leadership team, who are committed to the well‑being of all staff

As part of Harbour Learning Trust all staff have opportunity to access:

• Employee Assistance Programme;
• Cycle to Work Scheme;
• A dedicated team committed to achieving high standards;
• A supportive, warm and welcoming ethos;
• A vibrant learning environment - for you and our children;
• An experienced and supportive leadership team, who are committed to the well‑being of all staff;

About our Trust

We are proud to have the highest performing primary and secondary schools in our area and we are honoured to have been shortlisted for the TES Inclusive Trust of the Year Award. Most importantly, we are proud that we are improving the life chances for our children and giving them the tools and the values to lead happy and successful lives.

Our Vision is to empower and inspire children, adults and communities to be ambitious, healthy and kind, dedicated to making our world a better place. The work we do is underpinned by our DANCE values and our magnificent seven behaviours;

Our Fantastic Five Values

• D - Harbour children deserve joyful (delight)schools that ignite creativity and learning through play. We invest in colleagues to ensure success and promote lifelong well‑being for everyone.
• A - We recruit the best colleagues and nurture talent in safe environments, inspiring our children to strive for excellence (ambition). By learning from the best, we improve and give back to our communities.
• N - Harbour schools are rooted in care, valuing respect and empathy (nurture). We create supportive environments where children and colleagues thrive, preparing them for the future.
• C - We promote pride, inclusion, and civic responsibility, celebrating diversity and community. Colleagues will experience belonging through collaboration, well‑being, and continuous development.
• E - Success comes when colleagues are empowered to innovate, take risks, and learn from failure. At Harbour, we encourage creativity and collaboration, helping both children and colleagues achieve their goals.

Our Magnificent Seven Behaviours

• We will act with integrity, honesty and transparency in all that we do
• We will trust our fellow professionals and value their skills and knowledge
• We will work collaboratively and encourage others to do the same
• We will work inclusively, building and celebrating inclusive and diverse communities
• We will be kind to ourselves and in all our dealings with others, acting with
• compassion and empathy
• We will communicate regularly and with clarity with our stakeholders and with each other, welcoming and reflecting on constructive feedback from others
• We will be aspirational for all, wanting the best for ourselves and for everyone

Come and join our happy, values led trust that truly believes in "success and happiness for all"

Harbour Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We warmly welcome visits to our school - please reach out to organise a tour or to discuss the role in more detail.

All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks including references and enhanced DBS checks. In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education, the Trust carries out an online search as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. References taken up upon interview

School office

01472 882261

Email: [email protected]