Office Administrator

Job Title: School Administrator

School Name: Lighthorne Heath Primary School

Permanent/Fixed Term/Casual: Permanent

Working hours/FTE: 32.5 hours per week

Pay Scale:  Scale E

Closing Date: 26 June 2026 at 5 pm

Interview Date: 7 July 2026

About Us & The Role

We are seeking to appoint a highly organised, professional and friendly School Administrator to join our welcoming primary school team in September 2026, based in our school office  You will work 8.30 am to 4.00 pm with one hour for lunch, term time only.

This is a varied and rewarding role at the heart of school life.

As the first point of contact for pupils, parents, staff, visitors and external agencies, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the school office while providing a warm and professional service.

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with strong organisational and IT skills as well as being able to manage a busy workload with efficiency, discretion and attention to detail.

The role includes supporting attendance, admissions, communications and wider school operations.

At Lighthorne Heath Primary School we offer high staff morale, excellent continuing professional development, a supportive and caring ethos which recognises the importance of emotional wellbeing as well as research led pedagogy and practice.

Key Requirements

We are looking for someone who:

• Has excellent administrative and organisational skills.
• Can provide a calm, welcoming and professional front-of-house service.
• Works effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Is confident using IT systems and managing records accurately.
• Understands the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding.
• Builds positive relationships with children, families, staff and external agencies.

Previous experience in a school environment and knowledge of systems such as SIMS and ParentPay would be advantageous, although not essential as training will be provided for the right candidate.

Please see our application pack including the job description and letter to applicants for full details and requirements with regards to this role.  Please and note that any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS disclosure, online search checks and the right to work in the UK.

How to apply/ Additional Information

Please download and complete the WCC application form and equality form attached to this advert and return to Sarah Beck at beck.s@welearn365.com

Additional Information

Lighthorne Heath Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

The successful applicant will be required to provide evidence that you are entitled to work in the UK, provide proof of identity and provide of any qualifications required for the post.

As you are applying for a job in a school setting, it is our policy to contact referees prior to interview and for you to complete a self disclosure form.

For further information about our school and privacy notice please visit www.lighthorneheathprimaryschool.co.uk

School Name: Lighthorne Heath Primary School

Stratford Road

Lighthorne Heath

Leamington Spa

CV33 9TW

Name of person placing the advert

Sarah Beck

Business Manager

Beck.s@welearn365.com