School Vacancies
We currently have the following vacancies :
Maintenance Officer
Maintenance Officer
31.25 hours a week – all year round
Permanent contract – start date: ASAP
Grade 5, SCP 8-14, (£27,709 -£30,515) pro-rata
Headteacher: Mrs Lynsey Kelly
The Governors of Croft Primary School wish to appoint a committed, proactive, highly motivated and responsible maintenance officer. The successful candidate will be responsible for the efficient running of the site including site security, maintenance, completion of relevant paperwork and maintaining outside areas.
Hours per week: 31.25 hours per week, all year round, permanent. Monday to Friday 7:00am-9:45am and 2:45pm to 6:15pm. There may be some flexibility with the working pattern this can be discussed with the Headteacher.
Start date: As soon as possible, subject to enhanced DBS clearance
Salary: WBC Grade 5, SCP 8-14, (£27,709 - £30,515) pro-rata
Governors seek an individual who can:
- work as part of a team.
- communicate effectively with children, staff, governors, parents and contractors.
- demonstrate adherence to established safety policies and procedures.
- Manage their time effectively, ensuring key tasks and priorities are carried out as required and to a compliant standard.
- Ensure the school and its grounds are always safe and secure for our children and staff.
In return we can offer:
- A welcoming and friendly community of committed and supportive staff, governors and parents.
- Enthusiastic pupils who are proud of their school.
- A developing and exciting environment.
- Training will be provided where necessary in all aspects of school maintenance and health and safety (previous experience is desirable but not essential).
Further details are available from the school website or by request to Mrs Karen Hewertson, School Office Manager (croft@onecommunitytrust.co.uk). Completed application forms may be emailed to this address.
Interested candidates are warmly invited to visit the school. Please contact the School Office Manager to arrange an appointment.
- Closing date and Shortlisting: Monday 16th November 2026 (12.00 noon)
- Interviews: Friday 20th November 2026
Croft Primary and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Nursery Administration Officer
VACANCY
Nursery Administration Officer
25 hours a week – all year round
Permanent contract – start date: ASAP
Grade 5, SCP 8-14, (£27,709 -£30,515) pro-rata
Croft Primary School (part of One Community Trust) is looking for a friendly, organised and enthusiastic Nursery Administration Assistant to support the successful day-to-day running of our school-based nursery.
This is a varied and important role at the heart of the nursery. You will be a key point of contact for our parents and carers, while providing high-quality administrative support to the Nursery Lead and wider school team.
The role requires a highly organised, approachable and proactive individual who can manage a varied workload, maintain confidentiality and provide an excellent service to families.
No two days will be quite the same. You will help manage nursery enquiries and applications, maintain children's records, support attendance and funding administration, assist with financial processes and ordering, and make sure parents receive clear and timely information.
The role will include:
- Being a welcoming first point of contact for nursery parents and prospective families
- Responding to telephone, email and face-to-face enquiries
- Supporting nursery applications, admissions and waiting lists
- Maintaining accurate children's records and attendance information
- Supporting the administration of nursery sessions and funded childcare
- Assisting with invoices, payments and other basic financial administration
- Preparing letters, parent communications and nursery information
- Ordering nursery resources and supplies
- Supporting data returns and other nursery administration
- Working closely with the Nursery Lead, school office and finance team
- Handling sensitive and confidential information appropriately
About you
We are looking for someone with excellent organisational and communication skills who is comfortable working in a busy environment and dealing with a wide range of people.
Confidence when using Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel is essential.
Experience of working within a school, nursery or early years setting would be an advantage, as would experience of school management information systems, nursery funding or financial administration.
Why join Croft Primary School and One Community Trust?
You will be joining a Trust committed to providing excellent opportunities for children and creating supportive, collaborative environments for its staff.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys administration but also wants a role where they can become an integral part of a nursery and school community.
Safeguarding
One Community Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
Closing date: Friday 13th November 2026 (12 noon)
Interview date: Tuesday 17th November 2026
Start date: As soon as possible