Administrative Assistant

Job Overview

Job Title: Administration Assistant

Actual Annual Salary: £22,213 - £24,211 (term time only)

Full-Time Equivalent Salary: £25,941 - £28,275 (CLF Grade B) (full‑time, all year round)

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract until 31 August 2027

Hours: Full‑time, Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week – term time only plus INSET days

Provisional

Start Date:

3 September 2026 (pending completion of pre‑employment checks)

• Provide general administrative and clerical support to the academy under the direction of senior staff.
• Perform reception duties and manage incoming and outgoing mail.
• Order stationery and other office supplies.
• Offer targeted administrative support for specific areas as required.
• Collaborate with colleagues to meet the requirements of the role and contribute positively to the effective running of the administration function.

• Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Generous annual leave.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, including a range of training, apprenticeships and wider-trust development opportunities.
• Well‑being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts and flu jabs.
• Generous family leave options, including above‑industry average occupational maternity pay.
• Additional benefits such as cycle‑to‑work scheme and on‑site parking.

We are an equal opportunity employer and pride ourselves on serving a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters. Over 49 % of the students who attend our schools are from global majority groups, so we particularly encourage applicants from under‑represented groups to apply. We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms.

Jobs are available on a job‑share, part‑time and flexible working basis, where appropriate.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know how we can assist.