SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

Salary £25989to £ 28142(Bar £28142, subject to review)Pay award Pending

Location Padiham Primary School, Burnley Road, Padiham, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 8SJ (283 on roll). Tel: . School website:

Summary We are seeking a welcoming, organised and highly motivated School Administration Officer Level 3 to join our dedicated team at Padiham Primary School. Working under the direction of the School Business Manager, and the senior leadership team. The successful candidate will play a key role in the smooth and efficient operation of the school office, acting as a first point of contact for pupils, parents, staff and visitors.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro -rata basis.

The closing date is 01/10/2026 at 9.00am

Essential Qualifications

• Mathematics and English GCSE Grade 5 or above

Desirable Qualifications

• Excellent administrative, communication and customer service skills, alongside the ability to manage competing priorities, maintain confidentiality and contribute positively to the daily life of the school.
• The successful candidate will be committed to providing a professional, efficient and supportive administrative service that helps our school community thrive.

Essential Experience

• Administration and Clerical work;
• Experience of dealing with people;
• Effective communication;
• Team work;
• Excellent IT skills

Desirable Experience

• Working in an office - preferably a school

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.