Southwold Primary School
Senior Admin Officer EDV/2026/WHF/09760
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About This Role
Please note that applications will be reviewed as received and should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early. Therefore, early application is encouraged.
Role: Senior Admin Officer
Contract: Full time, permanent - This is a full-time role of 37 hours per week working over 41 weeks
Salary: WFNJC N £32,164.11 to £36,571.10
Reporting to: Field Admin Manager
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Vacancy Details
The White Horse Federation is a multi-academy trust of primary schools, secondary schools, and special schools. Founded in 2012 our federation is now among the largest multi-academy trusts in South West England. At the heart of The White Horse Federation is our united belief in collaborating to provide first-class education for a wide range of young people. Our schools embrace values-based education to ensure young people from all walks of life are supported with the skills and qualities they’ll need to succeed in the future. We couldn’t do what we do without our fantastic Office staff.
We are looking for a positive and approachable Senior Admin Officer who can give support and collaborate with the Admin staff across our schools to ensure that the practice being led is in accordance with our Trust policies and procedures. You will be traveling to our school locations and you will be expected to use your own vehicle to travel for this role.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a candidate who has experience in Administration but is looking to gain more experience and responsibilities in a challenging but very rewarding environment. Our friendly Admin Team will give you all the tools and training to help you succeed, but you will already have experience in and enjoy giving a first-class customer service experience to stakeholders and colleagues.
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All About You
Do you have what it takes to join us? The Administrator we would like to join us will have:
- GCSEs (Grade C and above) or equivalent in English and Maths.
- Evidence of further CPD
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook.
- Experience working in an administrative role.
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
Why Work for us?
We think you will love working with us and here are some of the reasons why:
- We are a welcoming and supportive team with strong values and a caring ethos.
- Our staff are a hardworking team dedicated to helping our schools and the children succeed.
- We have a supportive leadership team and wider school community.
- As part of The White Horse Federation multi-academy trust, we benefit from shared resources CPD opportunities.
Why not come and see for yourself? We would love to welcome you to our school and show you around so that you can better understand our school environment. Please get in touch with the school office to arrange.
The Advantages of joining our Federation
In addition, our employees reap the rewards of a competitive benefits package, including:
- Employee Assistance programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Menopause support network
Discounts, Save Money On Holidays, Clothing And Much More
- Discounts for Teachers - All staff within the Trust can take advantage of the discounts
- Blue Light Discount
- Eye Care Vouchers
Development
- Access to up-to-date training on safeguarding and child protection to ensure staff are fully supported in their roles, including ongoing updates on statutory safeguarding guidance and legislation.
- CPD Programme
- Supportive leadership team to help you reach your full potential
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Pension / Leave and Service
- Excellent Pension Scheme*
- Employer contributions above national standards
- Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
- An additional White Horse concessionary day’s leave per year
Ready to Apply?
We hope we have done enough to give you a flavour of what it is like to work here. If you would like to come and join us, then please apply today – we are looking forward to hearing from you.
The White Horse Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful for this role, you will be expected to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service before an appointment is confirmed. Please note that references will be sought on shortlisted candidates before the interview.
The White Horse Federation values uniqueness and recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce. We value the contributions of all staff from a wide range of backgrounds and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. At The White Horse Federation, we believe that everyone should be treated with fairness and respect and share a commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at all of our schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and operate a fair recruitment process, free from discrimination against protected characteristics, in line with the Equality Act 2010.
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