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Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust; Gainsborough CP; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust is seeking a Senior Administrative Officer at Gainsborough Parish Church of England Primary School to join a dedicated office team. The role focuses on safeguarding, data accuracy and efficient administration, contributing to a supportive school environment.

The post involves managing the SCR, purchase orders, MIS data, and GDPR compliance, while providing essential administrative support to finance, payroll and HR functions within the trust.

Qualifications

• Experience in school administration or similar.
• Strong safeguarding and GDPR awareness.
• Accurate data handling and reporting skills.
• Ability to support HR, payroll and finance processes.

Responsibilities

• Safeguarding: Maintenance of the SCR and safeguarding procedures for visitors to school.
• Resources: Overseeing the purchase order process to support teaching and learning, ensuring best value.
• MIS and School Census: Management and accuracy of pupil data.
• Compliance and GDPR: Adherence to policies and procedures across the school and trust.
• Administration and processes: Supporting central finance, payroll and Colleague Services (HR) with timely information and documentation.

Skills

Administrative experience

Safeguarding

Data accuracy

HR support

Tools

MIS

School Census

Job description

Senior Administrative Officer - Gainsborough Parish Church of England Primary School

Company:

Company: Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust

Salary: £20,108.31 to £22,150.92 a year, pro rata

What’s it like being a Senior Administrative Officer in LAAT?

Introduction

At the heart of every thriving school is a dedicated office team. We’re looking for a passionate, organised individual to join our team as a Senior Administrative Officer, offering not just a job, but the chance to contribute to a supportive and caring school environment where no two days are the same.

As a Senior Administrative Officer, you will play a vital role in the daily life of our school as well as the wider trust.

Why this role matters

A Safe School Environment: Actively providing safeguarding assurances around visitor management and the single central record (SCR).

Positive School Culture: As the lead for the admin team, you help shape the first impression of the school — offering a warm, professional welcome to every visitor.

Supporting our School and Trust Community: By keeping the school’s back-office running smoothly so that teaching and learning can flourish.

This role is ideal for individuals who can be a positive role model with a strong background in administration, who enjoys responsibility and thrives on variety.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Safeguarding: Maintenance of the single central record (SCR) and safeguarding procedures for visitors to school.

Resources: Overseeing the purchase order process to support teaching and learning for staff and pupils, ensuring best value.

MIS and School Census: Management and accuracy of pupil data.

Compliance and GDPR: In all areas of the school and trust policies and procedures.

Administration and processes: Supporting central finance, payroll and Colleague Services (HR) functions with accurate, timely information and documentation.