School Administrator

Location: Askwith Primary School, Askwith, Otley, North Yorkshire, LS21 2HX Grade: F / SCP 11 Salary: £21,196 (based on 32.5 hours per week, term time only) Vacancy Hours: 32.5 hours (8:30am to 3.30pm, 5 days per week) Half an hour lunch break unpaid each day Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract to 31st August 2027; term time only Application closing date: 10am Thursday 17th September 2026 Visits to school: 10.30am or 2.30pm Mon 7th Sept or by appointment. Please emailaskwith@ycatschools.co.ukto book Interview date: Thursday 24th September Venue for interview: Askwith Primary School, Askwith, LS21 2HX Telephone: 01943 462896 Email:askwith@ycatschools.co.uk Headteacher: Mrs Elaine Nayler NOR: 107 Required from: Ideally Mon 19th October or if not Mon 2nd November This is a fantastic opportunity to join Askwith Primary School and Nursery — an Outstanding school with a vibrant, nurturing environment for children aged 3 to 11. We are proud of our strong, supportive community taught across four classes. Nestled in the charming village of Askwith, our smaller-than-average school has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality education. We are seeking to appoint a School Administrator to join us from October half term. We are looking for someone with a positive, ‘can-do’ attitude — a team player who enjoys problem-solving and thrives in a busy working environment. The ideal candidate will: Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Be well-organised, flexible and proactive Create a warm and welcoming first impression as the ‘face’ of Askwith Primary School Be able to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities Show initiative and take on a variety of tasks with confidence Use their time efficiently and demonstrate strong multitasking skills. The successful candidate will: Have experience working in a busy office environment Demonstrate strong communication, literacy, numeracy and IT skills Carry out reception duties, acting as the first point of contact for telephone and face-to-face enquiries Communicate effectively with staff, governors, visitors, contractors, pupils and their families/carers Show a willingness to learn and develop new skills Read and action or forward all email in askwith@ycatschools.co.uk email address Monitor stock levels, order office supplies and equipment and check incoming deliveries Organise all maintenance and repairs required in the school Draft all letters, newsletter, texts and emails to parents Oversee the booking and payment systems for wrap around clubs, school lunches and trips Provide all financial or other information required by the YCAT central team Manage the return of data required by NYCC and the DfE Manage applications, admissions and the timetable for the Nursery and apply for the Nursery funding Book all school trips, residentials and swimming lessons and manage the associated permissions Carry out DBS checks and maintain the Single Central Register Liaise with NYCC HR for any staff contract changes Be the point of contact for the cleaners, cook, NYCC IT and Music services and any visiting contractors