Job Introduction
Start Date: 2nd June 2025 (earlier starts may be considered).
Contract Type: 32.5 hours per week for term-time only - 39 weeks per year.
Caythorpe Primary School is a thriving village school where we pride ourselves on creating a safe, inclusive and nurturing family, broadening interests and allowing personalities to flourish and achieve.
At Caythorpe our vision is that our school is a happy place where children are individuals, cared for within a supportive, secure and creative environment. We endeavour to promote positive relationships where both staff and children can inspire each other to achieve their full potential. The school is part of CIT (Community Inclusive Trust), a Multi Academy Trust comprising of special and mainstream primary schools across Lincolnshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire.
We are looking for someone to share their warm heart and be the sunshine for our children and staff as our School Administrator. Our family feel team are looking forward to welcoming a dynamic, encouraging and caring School Administrator you will spread their magic by being able to;
- Represent the school in a positive and professional manner, remaining calm under pressure.
- Demonstrate an efficient, professional approach and the ability to set up processes, systems and databases quickly.
- Manage the school office, including meeting diary management, checking payroll, attendance records and safer recruitment.
- Promote the highest standards of business ethos within the administrative function of the school and strategically ensure the most effective use of resources in support of the school’s learning.
- Communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders such as parents/carers and outside agencies.
- Work on several administration tasks and be able to switch between them, showing the ability to prioritise workload.
Please refer to the job description and person specification for more information to ensure your suitability for the position.
The benefits we can offer:
- An outstanding induction process
- A friendly, supportive and enthusiastic team
- A personalised CPD Programme and Career Progression and Development Opportunities
- The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people
- An opportunity to be involved in the development and progression of our Academy and the wider local community
- An innovative, forward thinking leadership team
- Access to The National College and NASEN CPD online platforms
- Access to the Local Government or Teachers Pension Scheme
- An Employee Assistance Programme
Interested candidates are warmly invited to visit the school. For more information about this role or to arrange a visit to the school please contact the headteacher Helen Hunt at helen.hunt@caythorpe-cit.co.uk or call 01400 272600
To apply online, please visit the school website at https://www.caythorpe-cit.co.uk or CIT website www.citacademies.co.uk/work-with-us
Closing date for applications: Friday, 25 April 2025 - 9.00am
Interviews will take place: Thursday, 1 May 2025.
CIT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to references and an enhanced DBS disclosure check.
Applicants may also be subject to a social media presence check.
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.
