Senior Administrative Assistant

Grade 4 Spinal column 8 - £26824.00 pro rata
Permanent
Full Time - Term Time Only
Radcliffe-on-Trent Infant & Nursery, Radcliffe-On-Trent, NG12 2FU
Closing Date
12 June 2026 12:00

Hours: 8.30am – 3.45pm Monday - Friday
Reporting to: School Business Manager
Responsible for: Administration Team

Are you a highly organised, customer-focused administrator who thrives in a busy school office and enjoys leading a small team? Join our warm, creative and values-driven infant and nursery school where every day is an opportunity to help children and families feel welcome, supported and able to learn, grow and achieve together.

About our school

Radcliffe On Trent Infant and Nursery School is a friendly, LA maintained infant and nursery school.  We proudly live our vision: “Learn, Grow, Achieve Together,” and our Rainbow Values — kind, respectful, curious, resourceful, creative, resilient, reflective — guide everything we do.

We are committed to inclusion and high expectations for all children. Our school community is welcoming and diverse, and we value staff who are committed to safeguarding, confidentiality and supporting our pupils to thrive.

We are looking for somebody who:

  • Is a proactive, confident administrator who enjoys working with children, families and colleagues. You will bring:
  • Excellent attention to detail, strong literacy and numeracy and confident IT skills (Word, spreadsheets, school MIS and computerised accounting systems)
  • Experience of working at a senior administrative level and of leading or supervising colleagues (desirable)
  • The ability to plan, priorities and manage competing demands while remaining calm under pressure
  • A strong understanding of confidentiality, data protection and safeguarding expectations in a school setting
  • A warm, professional approach that fosters positive relationships with pupils, parents and staff
  • Enthusiasm for promoting the school and contributing to a positive team culture

We welcome applicants who share our values and commitment to equality and inclusion.

What we offer:

  • A supportive and friendly staff team with a good sense of humour!
  • Opportunities to contribute to and shape administrative systems and processes
  • Professional development and training opportunities in line with school priorities
  • The chance to make a real difference to children’s experiences and parental engagement in a busy community school

Application Deadline: Friday 12th June Midday

If you are keen to be part of our school, please do request further details.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and actively encouraged before applying. Please telephone the school for an appointment 0115 911 2991. 

Application packs are available via email from office@rotins.notts.sch.uk 

• 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.

This vacancy is closed to applications.