School Administrator

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Central Administration team as a School Administrator.   You will provide a comprehensive and effective administrative support and customer service support for the school and you will also support our young people in the Library on a rota basis.  You will work closely with staff across the school to ensure our students have a positive experience here at Driffield School.  The working hours are from 8.30 am to 4.00 pm with a 30 minute break.

The actual salary is £3,926 per annum based on working 7 hours per week each Friday during term time. The salary 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. 

Why choose us?

Our motto is ‘work hard and be nice to people’ and the school was described by Ofsted as a ‘friendly and happy place’ (2020).  We are genuinely committed to our students and our staff, and we do everything we can to ensure every child receives the care and guidance they need to thrive.

 We are proud of our school and would welcome the opportunity to give you a tour, so please don’t hesitate to contact Jess Burnell (HR Assistant) on 01377 232362 or by email via hr@driffieldschool.org.uk if you would like to visit or find out more about this exciting opportunity.

What can we offer you?

• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and adoption leave pay for all employees as a day one entitlement and opportunities for flexible working
• 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 with advice on  a wide range of practical issues ranging from legal information and consumer issues to specialist counselling
• 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         
• 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.

What are we are looking for?

 We are looking for individuals who are hardworking and versatile.  You will be committed to ensuring every individual child has a positive experience when coming into our examinations. We’re also looking for the following:

Excellent ICT skills

Positive and caring nature

Great team player         

Friendly, calm and approachable.

The closing date for applications is 9 am on Monday 6 July 2026 and interviews will be held on 13 July. We look forward to receiving your application and we will contact you once your application has been reviewed.

We also accept fully completed applications via email to hr@driffieldschool.org.uk, a word version of our application form can be found in the vacancy files.  Your application must be received no later than the deadline set out in the advert. If you require an application form in an alternative format, please contact the team on hr@driffieldschool.org.uk.

Driffield School and Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required prior to appointment and we undertake an online check, in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 guidance.  

The Education Alliance’s Child Protection Policy can be accessed at: https://theeducationalliance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Child-Protection-Policy.pdf and Driffield School and Sixth Form’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy can be accessed at: Driffield-School-Child-Protection-and-Safeguarding-Policy-September-25-26.pdf