At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide essential admin support and be the friendly face of our school.
- Company: Join a welcoming school community dedicated to student success.
- Benefits: Professional development, wellbeing initiatives, and generous pension schemes.
- Other info: Flexible hours and a supportive environment for personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Friendly, organised, and reliable with strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 22000 - 26000 £ per year.
We are seeking a friendly, organised and reliable Administrative Assistant to join our school office team. This varied and rewarding role is at the heart of the school, providing essential administrative and front‑of‑house support to pupils, parents, staff and visitors. You will be one of the first points of contact for the school, ensuring the smooth day‑to‑day running of administrative functions. The role requires good communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to work in a busy school environment. You will work alongside an existing member of the office team and be the first point of contact for many aspects of school life.
Work Hours: Wednesday 12pm to 4pm, Thursday 8am to 4pm and Friday 8am to 3.30pm.
Qualifications and Experience Requirements for this role include:
- Friendly, organised and reliable nature.
- Good communication skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a busy school environment.
Eligibility and Sponsorship: We do not hold a sponsorship licence and are therefore unable to employ individuals residing outside of the UK or candidates living within the UK who require continued sponsorship to work in the UK. All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.
Equal Opportunity: We welcome a broad range of perspectives and are committed to equality of opportunity by recruiting a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from underrepresented communities irrespective of age, disability, race, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, marriage or civil partnership status, or neurodivergent status. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible through the recruitment process should this be required.
Benefits:
- Investment in your professional development and CPD through our Professional Growth Model.
- Removal of performance‑related pay.
- A commitment to dignity and respect in the workplace.
- Opportunities for collaborative working through leadership and staff networks.
- A Trust‑wide approach to reducing workload.
- Wellbeing initiatives supported by our Wellbeing Champion Network.
- One dedicated wellbeing day per academic year.
- Employee Assistance Programme and mental health support services.
- Access to Benenden Health's self‑pay private healthcare service.
- Discounted gym membership with Everyone Active.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- BHSF health cash plan.
- Eye care vouchers.
- Flu vaccination vouchers.
- Generous pension schemes through Teachers Pensions and the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Administration Assistant in Burton upon Trent employer: Lansdowne Infant Academy
Join our vibrant school community as an Administration Assistant, where you will play a crucial role in supporting students, parents, and staff. We pride ourselves on fostering a positive work culture that values professional development, wellbeing, and collaboration, offering numerous benefits such as a dedicated wellbeing day, access to mental health support, and generous pension schemes. Located in a welcoming environment, this position not only provides meaningful engagement with the school community but also encourages personal growth and a commitment to equality and diversity.
