Senior Administrator in Pontefract

Location: Pontefract

Salary: £24,496 per year

Recruiter: The Bishop Konstant Catholic Academy Trust

Date Advertised: 2024-06-28

Senior Administrative Officer- St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Pontefract


Salary details:  G6 FTE salary - £24,496 - £26,845 SCP 12 – 18 (Term Time Only salary, plus inset days £21,328.

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Contract Type: Permanent


Hours Per Week: 37 hours per week, Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 4:00pm, Friday 8:30 am – 4:00 pm


Location: St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Newgate, Pontefract, WF8 4AA


An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Administrative Officer to join our well established School Team.

This is a key role within the school and the successful candidate will have relevant experience of working in a busy office environment.

In particular, you will have experience of setting up new starters, submitting payroll information, managing and evaluating budgets and be proficient in the use of IT systems.

Full training on our systems will be provided.


Our school is a Catholic primary school, set in the heart of the town of Pontefract.

We are proud of our school community and value the contribution that we make to the local area.

We are a one form entry from Reception to Year 6.

We offer Nursery for children who are 3 years of age, including 30 hour provision.

The school is part of the Bishop Konstant Catholic Academy Trust.

As a Trust our administration teams work collaboratively to provide networking and training opportunities.


Full details of the role and requirements are detailed in the Job Specification, attached to the job advert on the BKCAT’s careers page.


This role is Term time only, plus 5 inset days per year.

You are required to work 39 weeks per year.


Key duties will include:


  • Assisting with the planning, monitoring and evaluation of budget, working closely with the Trust Finance Manager
  • Collating data/information to produce reports/information/data as required
  • Undertaking the administration of Payroll systems.
  • Managing the administration of facilities including use of school premises, ensuring access to site and activities are properly controlled, monitored and health and safety procedures are followed under the guidance of the Head of Estates and Operations.
  • Providing administrative and organisational support to the Governing Body.
  • Drafting all HR documentation e.g. Employment contracts, Offer Letters, Variation letters etc
  • Undertaking recruitment administration and pre-employment checks.
  • The successful candidate will:


  • Be professional when dealing with parents, staff, children and other stakeholders in the school.
  • Be highly motivated, hardworking and proactive.
  • Have excellent interpersonal skills and be committed to working as part of a team.
  • Have experience working in an office administrative environment.
  • In return we can offer you:


  • A warm, supportive school community.
  • A commitment to fully support your induction, training and development
  • Opportunities to work with other colleagues across the BKCAT Trust.
  • All applicants must be willing to participate in the life of our school and actively support the school’s distinctive Catholic ethos.


    Next Steps:


    Interested candidates are encouraged to visit St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School and in order to arrange a visit, or for further information about the post, please contact the school office on 01977 701493.


    To Apply:


    All our correspondence regarding this vacancy will be sent via email, so please check your emails regularly for updates on your application.

    We also advise you to check your junk /spam folder as some emails may end up there depending on your mail provider settings.


    Closing date:  3rd September 2023


    Interview and selection date:  To be confirmed


    The BKCAT is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe.

    We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare and expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.

    The successful candidate must have good references and an enhanced DBS check.


    A full job specification can be obtained by calling the school on the number above.



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