Administrative Support Officer

Job . ECC
3218-71 Position Type:
Administration Pay Range:
Essex Scale 6.12 - 6.17

Position

Start Date:

Immediate Contract Type:
Part-time Contract Term:
Permanent

Application Close: 18/01/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBC

Hours:

37hrs a week, 39 weeks per year (Term time plus 5 days)

FTE: 85.73%

To assist and support staff and pupils on a daily basis, working in the main school office in collaboration with all school colleagues, under the overall direction of the Operations Manager and Headteacher.

• Share our passion and commitment to building great learning communities for our pupils
• Work as part of a team with excellent communication skills
• Be professional, approachable and caring
• Possess excellent administrative and organisational skills
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office including Excel, Publisher and Power Point
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Be able to plan effectively to enable multi-tasking
• Experience of working in a busy office environment
• Be diplomatic, confidential, and calm under pressure
• Be passionate about working in a school and with young people
• Ability to be flexible to suit the needs of the school

The successful candidate will be part of a positive environment, with dedicated and supportive colleagues who strive for excellence.

In return you will be working with friendly colleagues in a stimulating and welcoming learning environment.

Visits to the school are welcomed.

Our Purpose is 'To build great learning communities where children flourish' and at LIFE Education Trust we work collaboratively to ensure that everything we do can positively impact the lives of our pupils and employees.

To accomplish our purpose, we use our 3 core beliefs: 'Courageous Optimism', 'Boundless Creativity' & 'Heartfelt Compassion'. We believe in helping colleagues and pupils achieve their personal best and we strive to recruit first class talent for our Trust.

We are looking for individuals who share our passion for providing excellent learning environments, making our schools the best they can be and having a positive impact in the community. You will be joining an organisation that can offer you many opportunities to progress and make a real difference.

Details of how to apply can be found on the school website:

Applications close at 9am on Monday 19th January 2026.

Interviews will take place shortly after the closing date.

For further information about this role, please contact the People team via email at recru

Ford End CE VC Primary School is an excellent school and has provided a broad and balanced education for children aged 4 – 11 years in the village of Ford End and its surrounding villages since 1872.

We are a school that prides itself on balancing good academic standards with caring, supportive pastoral care. Our SATs results are at national standard or above and are continuing to improve. In February 2018, Ofsted called our school, “a caring, welcoming school in which pupils develop a sense of security needed to become confident learners” where “pupils are polite, eager and cooperative in their learning.”

They praised the fact that pupils, parents and staff are proud to be part of our school with one parent stating that staff, “go above and beyond to care for the children.” Through working with the dynamic LIFE Education Trust and schools in our River Chelman Partnership, we are continuing to develop our holistic approach which supports the physical, moral and spiritual development of our pupils.

We offer a wide range of clubs out of the school day. We are fully committed to the beliefs of LIFE Education Trust:
Courageous Optimism, Boundless Creativity and Heartfelt Compassion, which we believe support our Christian foundation and our distinctive Christian ethos and build great learning communities.

Our expectations are high for both pupils and staff and we believe in being aspirational. Our motto is “Hope and a Future” and we aim to give all our children the tools they need to flourish and prosper. Our Vision, “ For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you;

plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11, support us all in our endeavours to achieve this.

Ford End is a wonderful school with delightful children who are a joy to teach and support, and together with LIFE Education Trust, we will continue to serve our community and give all our children the hope they need for a fulfilled and successful future.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.