Admin and Clerical Assistant
| Posting date: | 25 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 April 2026 |
| Location: | Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S17 3QP |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | e0246799-f583-45a6-be43-789dcd6edd95 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Governors of Dore Primary School wish to appoint an admin and clerical assistant to work within the main office of our primary school.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a strong desire to work within a team, who go above and beyond for the children and families at Dore.
This is a varied role where you will provide high-level administrative and clerical support across the school, including financial administration, general office administration, and other business support duties.
On a day-to-day basis, your job is to ensure the smooth running of the school office. This will include a whole range of administrative tasks, as well as being the first point of contact for all parents/visitors to our school. Working closely with teaching and support staff, you will play a key role in ensuring our systems run efficiently, our visitors and parents receive excellent customer service, and our records are accurate and up to date.
The ideal candidate will have strong IT skills, experience in administration or finance (preferably in a school setting), and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
You will be confident in prioritising tasks, handling sensitive information with discretion, and building positive relationships with colleagues, students, and parents.
We value the contributions that each individual has to make to the school community and seek a willingness from applicants to contribute to this well-established ethos within the school.
What the school offers its staff
In return, we offer the successful applicant an opportunity to be part of a highly motivated, innovative and talented team of staff and children.
Our staff are extremely positive about the role they play in the lives of the children at Dore Primary School and support each other to ensure that we offer our children the very best experiences every day. Together we are prepared to give whatever it takes to ensure that all children achieve their very best.
Please look at our website for more information about our school and our curriculum.
www.doreprimaryschool.co.uk
We are committed to safeguarding children and therefore the successful candidate will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service check to ensure their suitability to work with children. Please note that is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you have been placed on the Children's Barred List. Applicants will also need to demonstrate a practical knowledge and a proactive commitment to safeguarding children. Candidates are asked to read the school’s safeguarding policy, which is available at: https://www.doreprimaryschool.co.uk/our-school/safeguarding . Appointments are made subject to the Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and satisfactory references.
For shortlisted candidates we will complete an online search.
Further details about the role
If you would like to discuss the position further please contact the school office on 0114 236 8690 from Monday 13th April.
Commitment to safeguarding
Dore Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to disclose any cautions or convictions prior to interview. The amendments to the ROA Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain convictions and cautions are 'protected' and therefore not subject to disclosure to employers. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
The Governors of Dore Primary School wish to appoint an admin and clerical assistant to work within the main office of our primary school.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a strong desire to work within a team, who go above and beyond for the children and families at Dore.
This is a varied role where you will provide high-level administrative and clerical support across the school, including financial administration, general office administration, and other business support duties.
On a day-to-day basis, your job is to ensure the smooth running of the school office. This will include a whole range of administrative tasks, as well as being the first point of contact for all parents/visitors to our school. Working closely with teaching and support staff, you will play a key role in ensuring our systems run efficiently, our visitors and parents receive excellent customer service, and our records are accurate and up to date.
The ideal candidate will have strong IT skills, experience in administration or finance (preferably in a school setting), and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
You will be confident in prioritising tasks, handling sensitive information with discretion, and building positive relationships with colleagues, students, and parents.
We value the contributions that each individual has to make to the school community and seek a willingness from applicants to contribute to this well-established ethos within the school.
What the school offers its staff
In return, we offer the successful applicant an opportunity to be part of a highly motivated, innovative and talented team of staff and children.
Our staff are extremely positive about the role they play in the lives of the children at Dore Primary School and support each other to ensure that we offer our children the very best experiences every day. Together we are prepared to give whatever it takes to ensure that all children achieve their very best.
Please look at our website for more information about our school and our curriculum.
www.doreprimaryschool.co.uk
We are committed to safeguarding children and therefore the successful candidate will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service check to ensure their suitability to work with children. Please note that is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you have been placed on the Children's Barred List. Applicants will also need to demonstrate a practical knowledge and a proactive commitment to safeguarding children. Candidates are asked to read the school’s safeguarding policy, which is available at: https://www.doreprimaryschool.co.uk/our-school/safeguarding . Appointments are made subject to the Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and satisfactory references.
For shortlisted candidates we will complete an online search.
Further details about the role
If you would like to discuss the position further please contact the school office on 0114 236 8690 from Monday 13th April.
Commitment to safeguarding
Dore Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to disclose any cautions or convictions prior to interview. The amendments to the ROA Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain convictions and cautions are 'protected' and therefore not subject to disclosure to employers. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.