Administration
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School Administrator – Grade 4
Salary - £20266 pa (£25185 pro rata)
Contract type: 39 Weeks
Working Pattern: 34.5 hours a week (Mon, Tue, Wed & Fri 0830-1600, Thurs 0830-1530)
Contract Type: Permanent
Required for: January 2026
Whitby Heath Primary School is a popular two form entry primary school in Ellesmere Port, with a warm and welcoming ethos, amazing children and a dedicated staff. We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic Administrative Assistant who will thrive working in a busy, stimulating school environment and who will share our vision of a dynamic and positive school culture where all staff and children feel valued. This role requires effective communication skills, excellent teamwork and good ICT skills. The successful candidate will have a calm but firm manner and be able to cope with the multiple demands of a school office. We welcome applicants who possess excellent interpersonal skills, can communicate effectively with children, parents and other staff, work as part of a team and can adapt to change in a busy, stimulating environment.
The school administrator will provide a warm welcome for parents, visitors and colleagues and deal with their requests in an efficient and professional manner. They will also provide personal assistance, organisation and confidential administrative support to the school office.
Please see attached job description for detailed information of the role’s specific requirements.
Experience of working within a school office will be an advantage however full training will be given for the right candidate.
Our school places the highest priority on keeping our children safe. Applicants are subject to stringent vetting and enhanced DBS checks.
If you would like further information, please contact our SBM Mrs Liz Treacher via email: sbm@whitbyheath.cheshire.sch.uk.
Closing date: 15th December 2025 -12:00pm
Interviews will be held Thursday 18th December
Salary range
- £20,266 - £25,185 per year