Job Description

Application closing date
05/01/2026
Location
Halifax
Salary
Scale 3/4 (SCP 5-11) (25,583 - 28,142 pro rata)
Package
35.5 hours per week: Term Time only plus 2 days, Working Pattern: 08:30 to 16:00 Mon to Thurs, 08:00 - 16:00 Fri
Job category/type
Schools
Application Form.doc
Job description

SalterhebbleJ&I School are seeking to appoint an Office Administrator who is focused, flexible and self-motivated.





You will understand the importance of the duties required in a busy office area, including having a calm approach in difficult situations.






As our Office Administrator, you will work with various stakeholders within the school and local community, therefore excellent communication skills will be required.





The ideal candidate will have strong information technology and word processing skills, be committed, flexible and able to prioritise workloads.





Knowledge of school specific software (SIMS) and previous experience in a school office environment would be an advantage to enable you to quickly integrate into the role.





You will need to show initiative, maintaining ownership of the responsibilities that you are given and meet deadlines.





You will need to be a good listener and have the ability to build good working relationships with all stakeholders.





We can offer:




a very welcoming and inclusive ethos where everyone is respected and valued

a professional and dedicated staff team, committed to providing the very best for our children an effective and supportive Governing Body

a supportive, warm and welcoming ethos

a commitment to high quality professional development




Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school office on 01422 252004, or email school (admin@salterhebble.calderdale.sch.uk) to make arrangements for a visit.






Application forms are available from Adele Halstead, School Business Manager using the following email address: sbm@salterhebble.calderdale.sch.uk. Completed application forms should also be returned to this address.





The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.





Applicants to posts that are exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS (formerly CRB) from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.

Closing Date: Monday 5th January 2026 at 09:00

Shortlisting: Tuesday 6th January 2026

Interview Day: Tuesday 13th January 2026