Job Description

Post: Primary School Support Services Officer

Location: Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy

Salary: NJC Grade 5, Point 15: 30,024 to Point 20: 32,597 gross per annum,

pro-rata

Contract: Temporary (Maternity Cover 1 Year), 33.5 hours - 39 weeks

Actual Salary: 23,381.81 - 25,385.58

Start date: December 2025

Minerva Learning Trust is a growing multi-academy trust committed to providing an outstanding education for students from a wide variety of backgrounds across Sheffield and Derbyshire. Founded in 2014, Minerva Learning Trust has expanded to a thriving family of schools, including primary, secondary, sixth form, and a unique post-16 provision. We have a strong track record of school improvement, successfully transforming schools from Ofsted ratings of RI and Inadequate to GOOD.

Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy joined Minerva Learning Trust in 2024 and is very proud of the school. The fabulous pupils are its beating HEART, the central focus of all we do here at Dunston. It is our mission to work together to provide every child with an inclusive, high quality, enjoyable learning experience, where success is celebrated and everyone feels valued. At Dunston, we do the right thing, in the right way, at the right time, following our principle to 'be the best you can be'. We go that extra mile with our curriculum, ensuring our offer is memorable, inclusive, language rich and experiential.

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Primary School Support Services Officer to join our team. This is a key role, supporting the smooth day-to-day running of our school and ensuring that our support services operate efficiently and effectively. You will deal with the administration and finance operations within the school and work closely with school leaders and staff. This role is line managed by the Hub Business and Operations Manager.

Candidates are encouraged to visit the school or have an informal discussion about the role with Louise Parker, Headteacher. Arrangements for this can be made by contacting Eloise Foxley-Johnson via e-mail info@dunston-mlt.co.uk

The closing date is midnight on Friday 17 October 2025 and interviews will take place on week commencing 20 October 2025.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment, further information can be found in our child protection and safeguarding policy on our statutory information page on our website Statutory Information - Minerva Learning Trust. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In line with KCSIE, the trust/school will be carrying out online searches on shortlisted candidates as part of their due diligence.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 30,024.00-32,597.00 per year

Expected hours: 33.5 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Free flu jabs Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person