Administrator, Summer Seasonal, Administrative​/Clerical

Job . ECCS Position Type:
Administration Pay Range:
Scale 3 Pt 5

Position

Start Date:

Immediate Contract Type:
Part-time Contract Term:
Permanent

Application Close: 16/01/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBA

We are seeking an exceptional Administrator to work in our busy school office to be based in Silver End Academy.

Silver End Academy is a school that displays excellent team ethos, individual support, professional development and has wonderful children. We require someone who is committed, enthusiastic, organised and highly motivated.

We firmly believe in supporting every staff member in their well-being and career development - ensuring we provide the best provision for all our team.

This position is for 15 hours per week. The working pattern will be Monday to Friday 9.30am - 12.30pm, term time only plus non-pupil days, salary Scale 3, point 5, starting salary £8,652 per annum.

Applicants should have good word processing skills and be computer literate (Word, Excel and Publisher) with knowledge of SIMS desirable. It is an expectation that candidates hold GCSE grades A-C, or equivalent, in both Maths and English. Previous school office administration is desirable.

The individual must have the ability to work under their own initiative and be able to work calmly under pressure. He/she must also be organised in their working practices, whilst understanding the need for tasks to be put aside when something needing more immediate attention arises. Confidentiality is of paramount importance.

Working in the front office, this position is the first point of call for visitors, so a cheerful personality is a must. We strive to build excellent relationships with our parents, pupils and the wider school community, so the ability to listen and the desire to help are also essential to the role.

You should have good interpersonal skills and be first aid trained or willing to undertake a First Aid course.

Visits are warmly welcomed, please contact the school office on to arrange a visit to Silver End Academy.

Inspires Multi-Academy Trust are committed to:

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development, of children and young people;
• Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued;
• Promoting the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs;

and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share this commitment.

It is recognised that this can only be achieved through sound procedures, good inter‑agency co‑operation and the recruitment and retention of competent, motivated employees who are suited to, and fulfilled in the roles they undertake.

The appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references.

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.

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Michelle Smith
School Road
Silver End, Witham
Essex, CM8 3RZ

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