Job Description

The Palladian Academy Trust is a community of schools, each with its own ethos, that enjoy a mutually enriching partnership. Our Trust includes both church and community academies working closely together, all connected by a shared vision for our pupils: 'excellent and equitable opportunities so everyone can flourish.'

Winsley Church of England Primary is a vibrant and exciting place to learn and work, situated at the heart of the community in Winsley Village. We are looking for a dedicated and organised

School Administrator

to join our welcoming team and ensure the smooth day-to-day running of our primary school office. This pivotal role requires a proactive individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to provide a professional front-of-house service to pupils, staff, parents, and visitors.

We are looking for a highly motivated team player with a 'can-do' attitude.

Proven administrative or clerical experience, ideally within an educational setting. Excellent IT skills, including competence with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and an aptitude for learning school-specific systems. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise a busy workload and meet deadlines. Effective written and oral communication skills, with the ability to converse at ease with all members of the school community. A professional, calm, patient, and flexible approach to work in a dynamic environment. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
As a Trust we can offer;

A friendly, supportive and committed staff team who care deeply about providing the best education possible for our children; all our staff are members of strong networks across the Trust who share thinking, best practice and problem solve together. A well-resourced school environment. Benefits including an employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme, flu vaccinations, free eye care vouchers, local government pension scheme
This is a permanent vacancy working 17.5 hours per week, Monday and Friday 8.30am -3.30pm and Wednesday 11.00am-3.30pm, term time only, at Grade D5 (actual salary 9,826 per annum) based at Winsley Primary School.

Find out more and apply:

Visits to our school are welcomed, our children and staff would be delighted to meet you before the formal interview process. Please telephone the school office on 01225 863365 to arrange a mutually convenient time. Please go to the vacancy details that are available on our website, where you will find a job description and also where you can submit your application.

Applications: Please return your application through the website.

https://www.palladianacademytrust.com/

Then go to "work with us", then click on Vacancies

Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 4 January 2026

Interviews: Friday 9 January 2026

Commencement date: January 2026 (As soon as pre-employment checks have been completed)

Please complete your online application, using the job description and person specification to support your application, explaining how you meet the requirements of the role by the closing date.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 10,140.00 per year

Expected hours: 17.5 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Sick pay
Work Location: In person