Senior School Admin & HR Support Lead

Senior Admin - Office Administrator

Grade 4

Hill Farm Primary School

Monday - Thursday 08:00-16:00, Friday 08:00-15:30 (37 hours per week, term time only plus teacher training days, 39 weeks)

FTC Maternity Cover until July 2027

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, and outstanding office administrator to make a major contribution to the successful management, efficiency and administration of the school by delivering first‑class professional administration management and providing HR/PA support. Working in a fast‑paced environment as part of the administrative team, you will ensure the school reception, administrative functions and HR/PA support operate effectively; coordinating these multiple work streams to deliver a professional and crucial support service to the school, wider community and Trust.

Experience in a school environment is preferable but more importantly you will have exceptional admin, HR, leadership, IT and organisational skills, and a flexible ‘can do’ approach, with a commitment to introducing a range of innovative and forward‑thinking strategies.

Exceptional administrative, HR, leadership, IT and organisational skills. Flexibility, commitment to innovative strategies, and a ‘can do’ approach. Experience in a school environment is desirable but not essential.

Comprehensive induction programme; the local government pension scheme, cycle‑to‑work scheme, free parking, employee discount scheme, staff wellbeing and recognition through our wellbeing committee. Annual conference for all support staff across our Trust with a focus on wellbeing.

Hill Farm Primary is an equal opportunity employer. The posts are exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and appointment will be conditional upon a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Trust is committed to safeguarding, promoting the welfare of children and young people and creating a culture of vigilance.

Staff are accountable for the way in which they exercise authority, manage risk, use resources and protect students from discrimination and avoidable harm. All staff, whether paid or voluntary, have a duty to keep young people safe and to protect them from harm. Staff must observe their obligations in accordance with the Trust’s safeguarding procedure and report any concerns to the appropriate person.