Office Administrator

Vacancy Summary

Office Administrator 

Salary: Band 5, SCP 5 - 6

Vacancy Information

When our families walk into Ley Top Primary School, we want them to feel immediately welcome, important and confident in our team. Are you organised, welcoming, and passionate about supporting a vibrant school environment? We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Office Administrator to join our friendly primary school team. You will play a key role in ensuring our school runs smoothly every day.

As our Office Administrator, you will be the first point of contact for children, parents, staff, and visitors. This is a varied and rewarding role in a busy school office, where no two days are the same! You’ll provide administrative support across the school, helping us deliver the very best experience for our children.

Key Responsibilities

• Warmly welcoming parents, children and visitors to the school
• Managing phone calls, emails, and general enquiries
• Supporting day-to-day administrative tasks, including attendance and children’s records
• Assisting with communication, letters and school organisation
• Coordinating meetings, appointments and school events
• Providing essential support to senior leaders and teaching staff
• Maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding procedures at all times

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Friendly, approachable, and professional
• Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Confident using IT systems(training provided where needed)
• Calm under pressure and able to prioritise effectively
• A positive team player with a commitment to our school community

Experience

Previous school office experience is essential. A background in administration, customer service, or reception work will also be considered. Most importantly, we’re looking for the right attitude, a willingness to learn, and a genuine passion for supporting children and families..

If this advert has excited you to find out more please contact our School Business Manager, Miss Steph Carney, who will happily answer any questions you have or welcome you to the school for a visit. You can contact her by: Email: recruitment@leytop.bradford.sch.uk, Telephone: 01274 541554 (Tuesday - Friday, 8am - 4pm)

Closing Date: 9am, Wednesday 8th July 2026

In line with the immigration Act 2016; the Government has created a duty to ensure that all Public Authority staff working in customer facing roles can speak fluent English to an appropriate standard.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974(amended 2020); pre-employment checks will be carried out and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant check with statutory bodies.

We are strongly committed to safeguarding children and all posts are subject to thorough safeguarding checks in line with Keeping children safe in Education 2025.

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