Administrative Assistant

Job in Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21, England, UK

Listing for: Heron Park Primary Academy

Part Time position
Listed on 2026-09-28

Job specializations:

Administrative/Clerical
Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Admin Assistant

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 18000 - 23000 GBP Yearly GBP 18000.00 23000.00 YEAR

Heron Park Primary Academy is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed Administrative Assistant on a permanent, part-time basis.

As the first point of contact with the school community, this role provides an efficient and welcoming reception service and ensures appropriate safeguarding administration of visitors.

We would love to hear from you if:

you have previous experience of reception work

you have a warm, friendly, and professional manner

you have strong organisational skills and can manage multiple tasks in a busy school environment

you have excellent communication skills, both verbal, and written, and can build positive relationships with school users

you are enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team

In return for your passion and commitment, we offer:

A supportive team who place our values of Respect, Curiosity, Independence, Resilience, and Aspiration at the centre of all that we do with a commitment to raising pupil achievement and aspirations

Extensive professional development opportunities, including Aurora Trust-wide CPD

A spacious well-equipped and well-resourced learning environment

A skilled and committed SLT who are devoted to improving outcomes for all children and staff

The opportunity to be part of a multi-academy trust that has collaboration at its heart and will support you every step of the way

Enhanced paternity leave, in excess of the Green and Burgundy Books

Aurora Academies Advantage scheme - this includes access to free and confidential advice on a range of topics via the Employee Assistance Programme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, discounts to high-street shops and health and well-being support

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive suitable applications. Therefore, we recommend submitting you application as soon as possible.