Administrative Officer
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Position Overview & Specifications
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Pay Scale: HBC3 NJC - point 5-6
Salary: £21,575.00 - £21,968.00 – full time equivalent, £18,040 - £18,368 pro rata
Hours per week: 37 hours
Term Time only: 38 weeks working weeks, per annum, 43.6 weeks paid per annum including holiday entitlement
The governors wish to appoint an efficient and organised Administrative Officer to support all aspects of teaching and learning within our large primary school.
The successful candidate will be a good communicator, enthusiastic, and motivated with the ability to work within a busy, diverse and fast paced environment as part of a dedicated team. Excellent ICT skills are required for this post to embed current and develop new systems within the administration department.
We are looking for a friendly and polite member of staff to be the first point of contact who represents our school to parents and visitors.
Experience of working within a school office environment is desirable.
The post will be a permanent position.
Please access the application pack at: https://schooljobs.haltonbc.info/ For any enquiries regarding this vacancy please contact Mrs Karen Woodcock, School Business Manager – sbm@fairfieldprimary.halton.sch.uk
Closing Date
Tuesday 27th June 2023 at 12 noon
Shortlisting Date
Tuesday 27th June 2023
Interview Date
Monday 3rd July 2023
The visit times to the school are:
22nd June 2023 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Or 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm
You should note that, if successful, you will be required to obtain a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly Criminal Records Bureau). Further information about DBS checks can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.
Fairfield Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
How to apply
Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs. Please fully complete the on-line application form.
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: Municipal Agencies
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Administrative Officer roles across Halton Borough Council'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 Municipal Agencies.
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 £21,575 - £21,968 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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