School Administration Officer

eTeach UK Limited; Burnley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary academy in Burnley is seeking an experienced School Administration Officer. This role requires effective communication skills and excellent IT capabilities. The candidate will support school operations and engage professionally with parents and staff. Applicants must have GCSEs at grade C or above in English and Maths. This position offers flexible term-time hours and opportunities for personal development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible term time hours

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to health and wellbeing support

Access to employee benefits & rewards through Perkbox

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrate good communication skills that allow effective communication with all levels of school staff, governors, pupils and parents.
• Experience with working with young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent support service in a school environment.
• Work independently and communicate with parents on a professional basis.

Skills

Good communication skills

Excellent IT skills

Organisational skills

Time management skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

GCSEs at grade C or above in English and Maths

Job description

Job details

School Administration Officer 1
37 hours per week, Full Time
Permanent
Term Time + Inset, 45.05 weeks

The Headteacher and Governors of Newchurch St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy are seeking to appoint an Administration Officer who has ideally worked within a busy school office. The ideal candidate will have good customer service, ICT and communication Skills. We are seeking an individual who is well-organised, efficient, flexible, calm, friendly, motivated and passionate about providing an excellent support service.

This is a wonderful opportunity for the right candidate to join our vibrant primary academy as we continue our journey towards outstanding. As a member of Cidari Multi Academy Trust we work alongside other schools to continue to raise standards whilst preserving a very distinctive Christian ethos.

What we offer

• Flexible term time hours.
• An opportunity to be part of a dynamic team and Trust.
• Courteous and hardworking pupils.
• Fantastic, up-to-date facilities.
• The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment in this well run and respected school.
• Good opportunities for personal and career development.
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to health and wellbeing support for you and your family
• Access to employee benefits & rewards through Perkbox
• Cycle to work scheme

Job requirements

• Demonstrate good communication skills that allow effective communication with all levels of school staff, governors, pupils and parents.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Very good organisational and time management skills and the ability to work under pressure.

You will have

• The ability to work on own initiative.
• Communication with parents on a professional basis.
• Experience with working with young people.
• Communication with parents on a professional basis.
• GCSEs at grade C or above in English and Maths.

Closing Date: Tuesday 3rd February 2026 at 1pm
Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 9th February 2026

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our safer recruitment pre-employment checks on shortlisted candidates.

We are a member of Cidari Multi Academy Trust, established in November 2013, a growing educational trust and part of the Blackburn Diocese. Cidari Education is committed to providing high quality education for all children in our academies based on clearly established Christian values and principles.

Cidari Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The above post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions. Further information is available below.