School Administrative Officer Level 3

Bulwell St Mary's Primary and Nursery School; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Bulwell St Mary's Primary and Nursery School is seeking a Level 3 School Administrative Officer to assist in managing administrative and financial tasks within a supportive environment. The role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a teamwork-driven attitude. In return, the school offers professional development opportunities and a commitment to high standards in a welcoming community.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Welcoming community

Calm and purposeful learning environments

Strong partnerships with parents and governors

Career progression within the Multi Academy Trust

Qualifications

• General office or similar experience is required.
• Experience in financial/cash handling needed.
• Ability to perform routine and complex financial calculations.

Responsibilities

• Support the Operations Manager by providing administrative and financial support.
• Assist with planning and developing support services for the school.
• Operate the school's financial systems, manage budgets, and process invoices.

Skills

Communication

Numeracy

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Data interpretation

Job description

School Administrative Officer Level 3
Required from 1st September 2025
Full time, 37 hours per week
Term time only
Permanent
Grade D points 7-12 (£25,584.00 - £27,711.00 FTE per annum)
£22,005.19- £23,834.65 Actual salary per annum

Bulwell St Mary’s Church of England Primary & Nursery School is seeking to appoint a Level 3 School Administrative Officer to support the Operations Manager in providing administrative, financial, and organizational support within the school, and to assist with planning and developing support services.

Bulwell St Mary's is a welcoming Church of England city school, where children from diverse backgrounds learn, grow, and flourish in a supportive Christian community.

We focus on 6 key values: Respect, Friendship, Courage, Honesty, Forgiveness, and Creativity, which guide our students' development and interactions. Our Take Care Ethos promotes respectful, thoughtful, and happy individuals.

We invite motivated individuals to join our dedicated team. The role includes operating the school's financial systems and procedures according to statutory and school policies, assisting with budget management, and processing invoices for the School Management Team.

You will:

• Have general office or similar experience
• Experience in financial/cash handling
• Be capable of routine and complex financial calculations
• Interpret data and present it clearly to senior staff
• Be accurate and proud of your work
• Work well in a team
• Be literate and numerate
• Have excellent communication skills with children and adults

In return we offer:

• A welcoming community and motivated staff committed to high standards
• Professional development opportunities through various network groups and initiatives
• Calm and purposeful learning environments
• Polite, well-behaved children
• Strong partnerships with parents, governors, and the community
• Innovative teaching and learning approaches
• Career progression within the Multi Academy Trust

Visits to our school are encouraged; please contact the school office to arrange an appointment.

How to apply

We value diversity. If you are interested in this role, we welcome applications regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, religion, or sexuality. We are a Disability Confident Employer, and eligible disabled applicants who meet the criteria will be shortlisted.

Please complete the online application form available on the Transform Trust website, ensuring all employment and education history is accurately detailed.

Questions can be directed to Mrs. Lyons at Bulwell St Mary’s Church of England Primary & Nursery School, Ragdale Road, Nottingham NG6 8GQ.

Closing date: Monday 30th June, 9am

Interviews: Thursday 3rd July, 9am

Transform Trust operates over 26 primary schools across Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Derby, and Derbyshire, serving over 9,300 children. We aim to empower our schools to improve while maintaining their community focus.

We believe in the transformative power of education and are committed to inclusivity and innovation. We promote flexible working and wellbeing.

Safeguarding

Transform Trust is committed to safeguarding and expects all staff to share this commitment. All roles are subject to safer recruitment procedures, including background checks, references, medical assessments, DBS clearance, and safeguarding training. It is an offence to apply if barred from regulated activity involving children.