Job Introduction
Are you organised, friendly and efficient, with excellent attention to detail and a commitment to providing a welcoming and professional school office?
Heckington St. Andrew's C of E Primary School are looking for an enthusiastic Administrator to join our school team and play a key role in ensuring the smooth and effective running of our busy school office.
This is a varied and rewarding role, working closely with the Headteacher, Bursar, staff, pupils, parents and external agencies. The successful candidate will need to be able to manage a range of responsibilities, work confidently with computerised systems and maintain confidentiality at all times.
What will you be responsible for?
• Finance: purchase orders, invoices, reconciliations and financial records
• HR Administration tasks: personnel, recruitment, training and sickness administration
• Pupils: admissions, records, census, transfers and leavers
• Attendance: monitoring, first-day calling and liaison with Attendance Services
• Communication: parent correspondence, newsletters and website updates
• Office: reception, visitors, telephone enquiries, filing and records
• School support: trips, wrap around care, swimming, medical administration, registers and staff cover
What are we looking for?
We are looking for someone who is:
• Highly organised and able to prioritise a busy workload
• Accurate and detail-focused, particularly when handling confidential and financial information
• IT confident, with good keyboard and data-entry skills
• Friendly and approachable, with excellent communication skills
• Able to work effectively with staff, pupils, parents and external agencies
• Reliable, professional and able to work within established procedures
• Experienced in a similar administrative role
Why join us?
This is an opportunity to become an important part of our school community. You will be joining a team where your organisation, initiative and attention to detail will make a real difference to the day-to-day experience of our children, families and staff.
The role offers variety, responsibility and the opportunity to develop your skills across finance, HR, pupil administration, attendance and school operations.
Interested?
If you are an organised, proactive administrator who would enjoy being part of a busy and friendly primary school, we would love to hear from you.
Hours per week: 35 - Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 4.00pm
39 weeks per year (Term Time Only)
Closing date for applications: Friday 18th September 2026
Interviews will be held week commencing 21st September 2026
Start Date: September/October 2026
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and all relevant pre-employment checks.
For an application pack, please contact the school office:
Telephone: 01529 460633
Email: enquiries@heckington.lincs.sch.uk
Or visit our website: http://www.heckington.lincs.sch.uk/
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
