Salary:  School Administrator - NYC Grade CD, SCP 3-6 (£12.85-£13.47 per hour)  

             Midday Supervisory Assistant – NYC Grade AB, SCP 2 (£12.65 per hour)

Contract: Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday – Term Time Only, School Administrator – 20 hours per week, Midday Supervisory Assistant – 5 hours per week      Location: Northallerton, North Yorkshire

About Applegarth Primary School

Welcome to Applegarth Primary School. Our historic building is in the centre of Northallerton in the heart of North Yorkshire. When our school was built in 1909, it was intended to be the model school in the county. It is our goal to make this vision a reality.

We have big ambitions for our school as we continue to share and develop excellence for our children and our staff team. Our ongoing development in terms of educational achievement and commitment to raising standards is at the core of what we do. We have a robust induction package to support you as a professional at Applegarth. We are committed to the professional development of our staff and can offer tailored CPD to support your career aspirations.

Our Vision at Applegarth Primary School

At Applegarth, we aim to create a supportive, inclusive environment where every child feels safe, valued and empowered to achieve their full potential. We believe that strong roots create bright futures.

Applegarth Primary School is an energetic, thriving and vibrant place of learning, where we value and harness everyone’s contribution in our pursuit of excellence in all aspects of our work.

Our Values: Courage, Collaboration, Compassion

Our school community is built on three core values:

• Courage – to aim high, try new things and overcome challenges
• Collaboration – working together with families, staff and peers to support every child
• Compassion – showing kindness and understanding in all we do

Belonging to the Applegarth Family

We’re proud of the warm, nurturing atmosphere at Applegarth – where every child knows they belong. Like the strong roots of a tree, we provide the support and stability pupils need to grow and flourish.

A Curriculum that Inspires

Our engaging, contextually rich and inclusive curriculum ensures all children:

• Gain essential knowledge and skills
• Develop strong personal values
• Are prepared for the next stage in life, no matter their starting point

More Than Just Academic Success

We set high expectations and help every pupil flourish — not just academically, but personally and socially. We encourage our children to dream big, act with confidence, and approach life with determination and kindness.

We are looking for a new School Administrator

Due to the retirement of the current postholder, we are seeking a new School Administrator. The position is varied and will require a flexible approach to provide an effective and efficient service to our school.  The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and organisational skills.  Both confidentiality and discretion apply, as well as being able to work with your own initiative.

Working within the busy environment of the school office, the role will include managing the Office Reception for the school, providing an administrative service where excellent organisational skills are essential to cope with the demands of a variety of tasks.  The candidate will also require excellent written, verbal and IT skills and able to interact with a parents, carers, pupils, staff and visitors in a pleasant, courteous and professional manner.

We are looking for a candidate who can:

• Provide a high standard of administrative support to contribute to the smooth running of the school
• Deliver high quality front of office reception service
• Work in a busy and fast-paced environment
• Meet and greet visitors to the school and answer the telephone in a courteous manner
• Facilitate ordering of supplies, obtain quotes from suppliers and service providers
• Be creative and dynamic and have the responsibility of maximising the publicity for the school, including utilising relevant media outlets and the school website
• Oversee the administration of various elements of school documents and coordinate with relevant stakeholders
• Work alongside the Office Manager and school staff
• Work in the hall as an MSA to complete the administration process of the school lunches and assist in the hall as necessary during the lunch period.

We can offer you:

• A welcoming, caring and dedicated staff who are committed to providing the best outcomes for our children
• Excellent opportunities for continued professional development
• A strong, ambitious, and supportive leadership team
• A nurturing, inclusive culture and ethos that recognises the efforts of all members of the school community
• An inclusive school with educational excellence at its core
• An opportunity to help drive the rapid improvement of our school

Join us and build a wonderful career in a school you can be proud of.

Key dates:

The closing date for all applications is Monday 2^nd March at 9.00am.

An email will be sent to shortlisted candidates with details of the interview process. If you have not heard from us within a week of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

Interviews will be confirmed at a later point.

When applying please take into account the following

All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. Our school office will send an email to acknowledge receipt of your application. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

Supporting Information

The supporting information section of your application should clearly evidence your ability to meet the requirements we have outlined in the person specification. The information you provide in this section will be used to shortlist applicants for this role and therefore it is imperative that you provide evidence as requested.

Safer Recruitment and Disclosures

When completing your application, you are required to provide two employment references. Applegarth Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and will ensure that all recruitment and selection practices and procedures reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to checks by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) along with other relevant employment checks including online searches.

Equality and Diversity

Applegarth Primary School is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status, genetic information or parental status.

Queries / Visits

Informal chats about the role are welcomed and encouraged. For queries or to arrange a call or visit with the Head, please contact the school office at admin@applegarth.n-yorks.sch.uk or on 01609 773521

Application Process

Application forms must be completed in full – CVs are not accepted

To request an application pack, please send an email to Mrs Warriner, Office Manager - admin@applegarth.n-yorks.sch.uk

Please contact us if you need an application form in a different format.

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We have a robust child protection policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the school. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children. An online search may be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.