Website St. Andrew's RC Primary
Senior Administrative Officer sought for primary school in Streatham
Salary: NJC Scale PO4 - points 36 to 39 (£49638 to £52674 per annum)
Hours: Full-time
Year Round?: Yes
Permanent?: No - fixed term for one year in the first instance
To Start: June 2025
For Further Details or to Arrange a Visit: Please contact Sarah Stieger by telephone on 020 8769 4980 or by email at [email protected]
To Apply: All applications must use the forms supplied below and be submitted using the ‘Apply for Job’ button below, unless an ‘External Link’ appears below – please do not submit CVs, as these cannot be accepted.
Applications Close: Tuesday 22nd April 2025
Shortlisting: Wednesday 23rd April
Interviews: Friday 25th April 2025
Job Description:
The Senior Administration Officer (SAO) is responsible for managing the strategy and operation of the business functions of our school, including financial management, health and safety, human resources, compliance, data protection & management and administration.
They will advise on and implement the day-to-day support that enables the school to operate effectively and efficiently, and that allows other members of the leadership team to focus on teaching and learning.
We’re looking for an individual who can:
- Contribute to the school’s vision and values, ensuring decisions align with them
- Manage support staff, resource planning, recruitment, and development
- Implement changes, allocate resources, and ensure effective communication.
The following qualities are essential:
- Leadership and management experience in education or a relevant field, including line management of teams
- Expertise in financial management, including budget oversight, financial reporting, procurement, and fixed assets
- Experience with HR, health and safety, and staff development
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and team-building skills, with the ability to motivate and influence
- Knowledge of data protection, confidentiality, and school management systems (e.g., SIMS, Arbor)
- Strong administrative and organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- Strong numeracy, literacy, IT skills, and a focus on continuous improvement
- Ability to support the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and manage tasks and responsibilities effectively
- Willingness to constructively challenge practices, model appropriate behaviour, and resolve conflicts.
We will offer:
- Happy, very well-behaved children who are a pleasure to see every day and who strongly uphold the school’s gospel values
- Caring, hard-working, and friendly staff who are dedicated to the school’s continuous improvement
- Supportive, engaged parents who enjoy working with staff to support their children’s learning journey
- Opportunities to develop in the role through training sessions and mentored support.