School Administrator

Contract: Permanent (Term Time Only + Training Days)

Hours: 32.5 hours per week

Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire - Saltergate Schools

About this Role

We are seeking a friendly, organised and dedicated School Administrator to join our welcoming school community. This is a varied and rewarding role at the heart of the school, providing first class administrative support while being a key point of contact for pupils, families, staff and visitors. As the first face of the school you will play an important role in creating a positive and professional environment that reflects our values and supports the smooth day to day running of the school.

About our School

Saltergate is a federation of two vibrant and busy schools, where children from ages 2 to 11 learn and grow together. We celebrate each of our children as an individual and welcome their unique contribution to our Saltergate family.

We treasure diversity within our school family and value our differences.

At Saltergate, we value kindness and respect - we believe that these should thread through every aspect of school life. We want our children to grow into strong and respectful members of society, ready to contribute to their local, and the wider, community.

Our school provides a happy, safe and caring environment, in which each individual is respected and valued and their efforts and achievements celebrated. Our challenging, stimulating, broad and balanced curriculum reflects the expectation that all children will maximise their potential. We believe that our curriculum is trailblazing in many ways and everyone within our school community is fully committed to working together to achieve these shared aims enabling us to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow.

Our values of Responsible, Respectful, Resilient, Reflective and Resourceful aren't just words, they form the basis of everything we do!

Here's what you can expect when you join us:

• Generous pension scheme: Employer contribution rate of 19%, plus a wide range of benefits and discounts.
• Flexible working options: We support work life balance and are open to exploring suitable arrangements.
• Supportive environment: We prioritise respect, equality, diversity, and well being.
• Community culture: Collaboration and generosity are at the heart of our team.
• Professional development: We invest in your growth at every stage of your career.

About You

• Welcoming and approachable, creating a positive first impression for pupils, parents, staff and visitors while reflecting the values of the school.
• Highly organised and reliable, able to manage a varied workload effectively while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality and attention to detail.
• A confident communicator, building positive relationships with pupils, parents, carers, colleagues and external agencies.
• Proactive and flexible, working calmly in a busy school environment and supporting the day to day needs of the school and wider team.

Applicant Guidance

Red Kite Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer which welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to promoting diversity and want a workforce which reflects the local population of each of our schools. Our recruitment guidelines and privacy notice for applicants can be found in the application form.

Key Dates

Closing Date: Midday, Fri 12th June 2026