Office Administrator
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Position Overview & Specifications
Cecil Gowing Infant School
Falcon Road West
Sprowston
Norwich
NR7 8NZ
Tel: 01603 429564
Email: head@cecilgowing.norfolk.sch.uk
Website: cecilgowing.norfolk.sch.uk
- Salary - Scale E, Pt 4-6, £10.98 – £11.38 per hour
- Permanent
- Part Time
- 4 days with potential to increase to 5 days
- Required for June 2023
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and organised Office Administrator to join our busy school office before the end of summer term 2023.
You will be entrusted with general office and administrative duties, communicating effectively with all members of our school community, including parents, families, pupils, staff and visitors.
Your responsibilities will include;
- Finance (knowledge of STAR is desirable.)
- HR including staff contracts and payroll
- Updating records on Pupil Asset;
- Answering general enquiries by telephone and email.
We are looking for someone who:
- has experience of working in a busy administrative environment;
- has a positive, proactive attitude;
- is highly organised, efficient and adaptable;
- has strong ICT skills – knowledge of Office 365 and Pupil Asset would be advantageous;
- can prioritise and manage their own workload;
- is a team player, also able to work on their own initiative.
GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above (or equivalent) is required. Please see full job description for further information.
How to apply
A job description is available from ‘Attachments’.
To download an application form, please select the orange ‘Apply for job’ button and enter your details. Alternatively, request an application form and job description from the school office.
Please submit completed application forms to: head@cecilgowing.norfolk.sch.uk or return to the school address
CVs alone cannot be accepted.
Closing date: 19 May 2023
Interview date: 25 May 2023
Cecil Gowing Infant is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for all posts.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Office Administrator roles across Cecil Gowing Infant School's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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