Administrative Assistant

Salary or Hourly Rate

Grade 3 points 3-5 £21,407.00 - £22,093.00

Type of vacancy

Permanent

Work pattern

Part Time - Term Time Only

Hours per week

35

Work Base

Croft Primary School, Sutton in Ashfield, NG17 5FJ

Additional Documents

3-generic-admin-grade-3 (6).pdf – 141KB

Additional Documents

Grade 3 Person Spec Autumn Term 2026.pdf – 120KB

Additional Documents

support-staff-application-form (3).docx – 102KB
Converted File support-staff-application-form (3).docx.pdf – 509KB Closing Date 09 November 2026 09:00

Hours: Monday - Friday (8.00 am - 4.00 pm with one hour for lunch)

Croft Primary School Governors are looking to recruit a dynamic and enthusiastic individual with a commitment to delivering a high standard of administrative support as part of a strong and busy team.

You will be based on our busy reception desk. Excellent numeracy, literacy and IT skills along with an appreciation of the importance of confidentiality and the safeguarding of our children are essential. The ability to work accurately and under pressure, while managing a varied workload which meets the everchanging needs of the school environment. Excellent communication skills with both adults and children are also essential.

You will need to be proactive and able to work on your own initiative whilst being part of a wider team.

Previous school administration experience, with some knowledge of school systems. Including Arbor and FMS6 would be advantageous; however, training will be given.

In return we can offer:

• A welcoming and supportive staff team.
• Training appropriate to the role.
• Friendly, enthusiastic children who are eager to learn.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A varied and rewarding role at the heart of a busy school community.

Application packs are available to download or from the school office by emailing admin@croft.notts.sch.uk

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and actively encouraged; these may be arranged by calling the school on 01623 455255.

Visit Dates: Tuesday 3rd November 2026 – 11.00 am
Wednesday 4th November 2026 – 2.00 pm
Friday 6th November – 3.45 pm

Closing date: Monday 9th November 2026 at 9.00 am

Interviews to be held: Monday 16th November 2026

• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

• All posts in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. All posts in schools, unless stated otherwise, are suitable for a job share arrangement.

• The County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation for posts within County and Controlled Schools and in Colleges.