English Hub Administrator

Job overview

Hours: 10-15 Contract: Part Time, Term Time plus 5 Inset days and 5 additional days, Permanent Salary: JG4, SCP7 to SCP11, £26,403 - £28,142 Actual Salary: £6,404.74 - £10,239.87

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive individual to join our team as an English Hub Administrator. This is a varied and rewarding role that plays a key part in supporting the successful delivery of the English Hub and wider professional development programmes across the Lighthouse Schools Partnership. Acting as the central point of administration, you will help ensure that our partnerships operate efficiently, enabling schools, educators and leaders to access high-quality support, training and resources.

To undertake this role successfully, you will need to be committed to delivering an exceptional administrative service and supporting the effective management of multiple projects and partnerships. You will have strong organisational and administrative skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage a varied workload with competing priorities. If you are a motivated administrator who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and making a meaningful contribution to educational improvement, we would love to hear from you. This flexible term-time role offers the opportunity to be part of an ambitious and collaborative team dedicated to supporting schools and improving outcomes for children and young people across the region. Please note the core hours are 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. There is some flexibility in the timings of hours, but the hours are to be worked over 2-3 days.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the English Hub, ensuring the efficient day-to-day operation of programmes, projects and communications.
• Act as the main point of contact for schools, partners and stakeholders, responding to enquiries and maintaining positive professional relationships.
• Coordinate and administer training events, conferences, meetings and visits, including bookings, scheduling, venue arrangements and attendance records.
• Maintain accurate databases, pupil and school records, grant information and reporting systems, ensuring compliance with data protection requirements.
• Support the financial administration of the English Hub, including processing orders, invoices, claims, budgets and monitoring expenditure.
• Prepare and distribute correspondence, agendas, reports, minutes and promotional materials to support the work of the English Hub.
• Assist with the collection, analysis and submission of performance data, evaluation information and funding returns to support programme delivery and reporting requirements.
• Work collaboratively with the English Hub Lead and wider Trust colleagues to support strategic objectives, promote Hub activities and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

We can offer you:

• A welcoming and collaborative Trust.
• The opportunity to work across a diverse group of schools.
• A highly supportive central team committed to continuous improvement.
• The opportunity to influence people strategy across the Trust.
• Outstanding CPD and career development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance programme and wellbeing support.
• 24-hour confidential helpline and counselling.
• Healthcare cash plan.
• Cycle to Work Scheme and launching in October 2026 an Electric Car Scheme.
• Discount retail platform with access to hundreds of discounts and Blue Light Card eligibility.

The Trust:

The Lighthouse Schools Partnership (LSP) is a Multi-Academy Trust which has experienced rapid growth since it started in 2016. From September there will be 33 schools in the Trust. The Lighthouse Schools Partnership is cross-phase and includes Infant, Junior, Primary and Secondary schools. The Trust is a mixed MAT and includes both non-denominational and Church of England schools. We encourage you to browse our website for more information about the Trust.

Closing Date: Thursday 8th October 2026

Interview Date: Thursday 15th October 2026

Early applications are encouraged. The Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should the School be able to identify an appropriate candidate. We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. We are managing this recruitment campaign directly and will not accept unsolicited CVs or agency terms.

Safeguarding Statement: The Lighthouse Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in its community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check. A copy of our Safeguarding Policy can be found on the Trust website. We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.