School Administrator (Fixed-Term)

We are looking for an organised and detail orientated individual to join the team at Howden C of E Infant School and the adjacent Howden Junior School as a School Administrator who will play a key role in providing comprehensive and effective administrative and customer service support for our School.

The working hours are from 12:15pm - 4:15pm  Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday during the school term. You will also be paid for an additional 5 days per year, which enables you to attend team meetings and training and development that sits outside your normal working hours.  Your actual salary will be £9,354.80 per annum, and this is paid in 12 equal instalments over the year so even when it is the summer holidays, you continue to receive the same payment that month. This is a fixed- term position until 31st August 2025. 

Why choose us?

Howden Junior School and Howden C of E Infant School are part of a strong community of committed and hard-working staff, supportive parents and dedicated governors.  Our children are at the heart of all that we do. We encourage pupils to work both independently and co-operatively, to think creatively and critically and to solve their own problems. 

We are part of TEAL (The Education Alliance) Multi Academy Trust and together we share a common purpose:

“We are here to make great schools and happier, stronger communities so that people have better lives”

We are proud of our schools and would welcome the opportunity to give you a tour, so please don’t hesitate to contact our HR Team at recruitment@theeducationalliance.org.uk  on call our school office directly on 01430 430767 if you would like to visit or find out more. 

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Access to our staff benefits platform which includes big brand discounts and other financial incentives including a cycle to work scheme offering discounted bike purchases
• Ethical leadership, professional trust and autonomy and a caring ethos in which everyone is valued and respected.
• Family friendly policies, including sector leading Maternity, Adoption and Neonatal care pay offers.
• Opportunities for flexible working
• Membership of the East Riding Pension Scheme with benefits including secure earnings linked pension and a lump sum death grant of three times your salary
• Well-being support including discounted East Riding gym membership; free annual flu vaccinations; refund of the cost of the annual NHS prescription prepayment certificate; access to a free employee assistance scheme 24/7 with advice on a wide range of practical issues ranging from legal information and consumer issues to specialist counselling and access to a Virtual GP service.
• A programme of training and development and career pathways for colleagues wanting to progress
• Free onsite parking as well as tea and coffee in all of our staff rooms

What are we looking for?

We are looking for an individual who has 

• Excellent organisational skills
• A good eye for detail as well as
• A good standard of education including literacy and numeracy at GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent,
• Excellent ICT skills
• Experience of working in a busy office environment in an administrative role

Full details of our requirements can be found in the person specification.

Applicant Information

If you require an application in an alternative format, please contact recruitment@theeducationalliance.org.uk 

All applications must be received by no later than Tuesday 7th January at 10am. 

We look forward to receiving your application and we will contact you once your application has been reviewed. 

The Education Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to appointment and we undertake an online check, in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 guidance.

The Education Alliance’s Child Protection Policy can be accessed at: https://theeducationalliance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Child-Protection-Policy.pdf