Coleridge Primary School & East Dene Primary School - Central Learning Partnership Trust
Coleridge Primary School
Coleridge Road
Eastwood
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S65 1LW.
East Dene Primary School
Doncaster Road, Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S65 2DF.
Start Date - 1 September 2026.
Permanent, part time, 32.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday term-time only).
We are seeking a friendly, organised and efficient Admin Assistant to join our busy primary school offices at Coleridge Primary school and East Dene Primary school. This is a key front-facing role within the schools, providing essential administrative support to staff, pupils and parents, and helping ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the office.
Both are warm and inclusive schools, currently graded Outstanding and Good respectively by Ofsted, and sit at the heart of a vibrant and culturally diverse community close to Rotherham town centre.
As the first point of contact for visitors and callers, you will play a vital role in creating a welcoming and professional environment. You will support a wide range of administrative and operational tasks, working closely with colleagues to ensure systems and processes run effectively.
Key responsibilities:
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Act as the first point of contact for enquiries, in person, over the telephone and by email, ensuring that all queries are handled efficiently and directed appropriately
- Be able to communicate effectively and professionally, respecting the needs of the diverse multi-cultural catchment of the school
- Ensure the smooth and effective running of the school office and all administrative systems while being responsible for overseeing various administrative tasks and providing essential support and information to staff, parents, and visitors.
- Assume responsibility for the operation of some of office procedures, including but not limited to word processing, record keeping, reprographics, banking transactions, sorting and distribution of mail and handling medical and reception duties, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.
- Utilise advanced skills in word processing, Excel spreadsheet management, and other computerised systems to support administrative tasks efficiently and effectively.
- Take notes and maintain accurate records of meetings when required
- Support school events by coordinating bookings, welcoming visitors, and assisting with hospitality
- Comply with, confidentiality and data protection processes, reporting all concerns to the appropriate person.
- Promote the safeguarding and wellbeing of children and to report any concerns about the safety of a child to the DSL following school policy and practices.
What we’re looking for:
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Confident IT skills with experience of office systems
- Ability to prioritise workload and work both independently and as part of a team
- A professional, friendly and approachable manner
- Previous school experience is desirable but not essential.
In return, we can offer:
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A warm and welcoming ethos in the school community.
- Training in all aspects of the role
- A wider Hub Office community for support and networking.
- An experienced and supportive leadership team
- Governors who are committed to the well-being of all staff.
If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and keen to contribute to a positive school environment, we would love to hear from you.
Visits to the schools are warmly welcomed and made by appointment to suit the candidate’s availability. For a visit, please telephone the school Office at Coleridge on 01709 828988 or email
[email protected], for the school office at East Dene on 01709 512202 or email
[email protected] to arrange a suitable time.
To apply the application form and job details are available by the following links via the My New Term platform. Please note that CV’s alone will not be accepted.
https://mynewterm.com/jobs/139223/EDV-2026-CP-95229 - Coleridge
https://mynewterm.com/jobs/139225/EDV-2026-EDP-85503 - East Dene
Closing date: Thursday 16 July 2026 Interviews will take place: w/c 20 July 2026.
This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.
The academy values diversity and promotes equality and will guarantee an interview to disabled candidates if the essential job criteria is met.
The CLPT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
