At a Glance
- Tasks: Support daily school administration and provide excellent customer service to the school community.
- Company: Join Hurstmere School, a vibrant educational environment focused on growth and development.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, professional development, health benefits, and a supportive work culture.
- Other info: Full-time, term-time role with opportunities for career advancement and ongoing training.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in education while developing your skills in a dynamic team.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills and a passion for supporting students and staff.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 32833 £ per year.
Hurstmere School is seeking to appoint a highly effective Administrative Assistant to join the Administration Department, to start from 27th August 2026. We are seeking a professional, organised, and enthusiastic School Administrative Assistant to join our busy Admin team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day administration of the school, providing excellent customer service to pupils, parents, staff, and visitors.
This is a varied and rewarding role that requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will work to a high standard and will seek to ensure a positive educational environment through their work.
In return, The Howard Academy Trust offers a wide variety of benefits, details of which are outlined below. This is a Full time, Permanent role, Term Time Only plus 1 week, paid on the Bexley NJC PAY SCALE point 5.1 - 5.4 (FTE £29,436.00 - £29,856.00 - actual salary calculated on a pro rata basis which equates to £25,318.78 - £25,680.03 per annum). The working pattern will consist of 36 hours per week, Monday - Thursday 8.30am-4.30pm, Friday 8.30am - 4pm with a 30 minute unpaid break each day.
What can we offer you? The successful candidate will be someone who has high expectations and is passionate about education. In return, we can promise an investment in you and your future, offering a competitive remuneration package, providing first class professional development and career opportunities. We value our staff and actively support their professional development and have redesigned our working week to place even greater emphasis on employee development. You will have access to ongoing professional development including accredited courses.
If you are looking to extend your experience and would be interested in joining our team, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Benefits of Working with The Howard Academy Trust:- Health Assured - Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to Benenden Healthcare
- Free Flu Jabs
- Free Health Checks
- Access EarlyPay
- Skills Network of 30 Free Level 2 8 - 12 week courses
- Discounted gym membership
- CPD afternoons
- Access to Mental Health First Aiders
- Free parking on all our sites
If you require any further information or you wish to organise a tour of the school, please contact the school office by calling 0208 3005665 or via email to info@hurstmere.org.uk. We reserve the right to alter our interview dates and close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.
