Job title and organisation: School Administration Officer - Adel St John the Baptist C of E VA Primary School
Salary: £19,437 - £20,717 
Hours: 32.5 
Contract: Permanent 
Location: Adel St John the Baptist C of E VA Primary School
Closing date and Time: Friday 6 March 2026 at 9:00am

Thank you for expressing an interest in becoming a member of staff at Adel St John the Baptist C of E Primary School (ASJ).  We are a thriving and inclusive school at the very heart of the community and parish we serve.  We are a one-form entry Voluntary Aided C of E primary school located in the suburb of Adel, Leeds. Being such a small school, there is very much a family feeling that permeates every aspect of our school and is something that we cherish.  

We are seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic and highly organised individual who will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day life of our busy primary school office.

The successful candidate will uphold and actively support the strong Christian character and values of our school, demonstrate a genuine commitment to promoting the safety, well-being and welfare of all pupils, and communicate warmly and professionally with children, staff, parents and visitors.

They will be flexible, adaptable and calm under pressure, able to respond positively to the changing demands and priorities that are an integral part of working in a school environment. We want a person who will embrace opportunities to further develop our thriving one form entry Church School.

We work hard as a team to ensure that all staff and pupils feel happy, valued, safe and listened to. As a multicultural and diverse school, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, cultures, faiths and religions.

The successful candidate will:

• Be fully committed to following and adhering to safeguarding and child protection procedures at all times
• Have experience of general office procedures and practices, including working knowledge of relevant regulations to support financial transactions
• Demonstrate excellent English and maths skills
• Be hard-working, positive and enthusiastic, with a strong commitment to striving for excellence
• Communicate clearly, professionally and effectively with a wide range of people, including children, staff, parents and external visitors
• Build and maintain positive, respectful working relationships with pupils, staff and parents
• Be confident in using IT systems, including inputting and retrieving information from databases, processing documentation using Word, and managing data across information systems
• Be able to work calmly, flexibly and efficiently in a busy school office, responding positively to changing priorities and unexpected demands
• Work effectively as part of a team while also showing initiative and the ability to manage tasks independently
• Actively promote, support and develop the Christian character and values of the school

At Adel St John, we can offer you:

• An excellent programme of continuous professional development to support your role and professional growth
• A welcoming, inclusive and dynamic Church School with strong Christian values at its heart
• A positive, well-resourced working environment where the school office is central to the daily life of the school
• Happy, well-behaved children who enjoy learning and contribute positively to the school’s caring and respectful culture
• A knowledgeable and supportive Governing Body that provides an effective balance of challenge and support
• A friendly, enthusiastic and dedicated staff team who work collaboratively and value the vital role of the school office
• Strong, well-established partnerships with families, the local community and our wider family of schools, supporting effective communication and shared working

To book one of our tours, please email info@adel-st-john.leeds.sch.uk with the date you would be available to visit.  Tour dates and times are as follows:

• Monday 23rd February at 2pm
• Thursday 26th February at 9.30am

Peter Dalrymple, Head Teacher

To apply, please complete an application form, which can be downloaded alongside this recruitment pack, from the job vacancy page on our school website or by emailing info@adel-st-john.leeds.sch.uk. Further guidance on making an application, as well as information on our school, is provided within this job pack.

Please remember to detail in your application your experience, the impact your appointment will make in terms of raising standards at Adel St John the Baptist C of E (VA) Primary School and why you are the ideal candidate. All gaps in employment must be clearly accounted for. Please also be aware that we are not permitted to accept CVs.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children’s barred list will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy. 

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people. 

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa  route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.

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