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Holland Park Primary School

Senior Administrative Officer

Pay Range: Local Government Scale 7 Points 19-24

Actual Salary from: £25,194 - £28,201 per annum

Working Hours: 35 hours per week, 39 working weeks

Start Date: 1st September 2025

The Role

We are seeking an outstanding individual to be responsible for the front office and administrative function of the school. To line manage the administration team and provide effective administrative support for the senior leaders and school staff.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

· Responsible for the full administrative function across the school and for all school events, including parents' evenings, school photographers, school dinners and school trips;

· Undertake the maintenance of the school student database and collection of pupil data and provide statistical reports;

· Collate staff additional hours and expenses for appropriate approval and central payment;

· Assist the Central People and Culture Team with administration of new and existing staff including processing DBS Checks, recording staff absences, processing leavers and monitoring the SCR;

(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).

We're looking for you if you have:

· Significant recent experience in an administrative role, preferably within a school or educational setting.

· Experience of communicating effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders (parents, staff, external agencies)

· Understanding of data protection regulations (e.g. GDPR) and their application within a school setting

· Basic knowledge of HR procedures (e.g. recruitment administration, absence management)

Why work for The Sigma Trust, Holland Park Primary School?

We can offer you:

· A Competitive Salary

· Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish

· Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships

Employee benefits include:

· Excellent pension scheme

· A Health Cash Plan

· Employee Assistance Programme providing free and confidential advice

· Cycle to Work scheme

· Eye care plan

· Annual free flu vaccination

· Discounted gym membership at selected local gyms

· Discounted cinema tickets

· Eligible for Blue Light Card

Please note that an integration period applies to all new staff joining the Trust, to support introduction into the organisation.

Additional Information:

For additional information about the Trust and this school, please visit our website www.sigmatrust.org.uk

To Apply

To apply for this post, please follow the URL link provided below:

https://careers.sigmatrust.org.uk/Apply/U2lfe44cnbWEgQXBwbGljYXRpb24gRm9ybSBOb3ZlbWJlciAyMDIzfDQxfDczNDEzNXwxfHxGYWxzZXwyMTIyfDQxMzAyMzl8MA%3d%3d?i=MYnt1B3iEX8%3d

Please note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted and any CV's and accompanying covering letters will be disregarded. A Notes for Applicants document is attached for further information.

Closing date: Midnight, Wednesday 23rd July 2025

Shortlisting date: Thursday 24th July 2025

Interview date: Tuesday 29th July 2025

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision 'To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts', where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.

Information about the School

Safeguarding The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.