Administration Assistant in Newport

We are looking for a friendly and enthusiastic person to provide a professional and efficient administration service to our school and a welcoming environment for pupils, parents, staff, and visitors. This role plays a key part in supporting safeguarding, pupil wellbeing, communication with families, and the effective running of the school.

The School Office can be a busy fast‑paced environment and the successful candidate will need to be effective in multi‑tasking and working under pressure, whilst also confident working independently and using initiative during quieter times. We are looking for someone to work 30 hours a week, term time plus 5 training days (39 working weeks per year).

Hunnyhill Ormiston Academy is a two‑form entry Primary School for children aged 3 to 11. We are a school situated in the centre of the Island with surrounding forest and farmland with a view of Carisbrooke Castle. Our vision and values are at the core of everything we do. They underpin our teaching and learning and provide an inclusive school which prepares our pupils to be confident and happy. Our children work hard and are happy to share and talk about their learning. Our creative curriculum will inspire, motivate and challenge in a supportive environment. We value enquiring minds to enable pupils to use a higher level of thinking.

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before – being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive.
• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children – a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve.
• Being part of a team and community where you belong – receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well‑resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities.
• A supportive environment to grow your career – an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits.

Hunnyhill Ormiston Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered. All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found at this link. All the academy policies can be found at this link.