Are you an organised and friendly individual looking for a rewarding role at the heart of a busy primary school office? Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo is seeking a motivated and reliable Administrator to join our dedicated team and provide essential support to our primary phase. If you enjoy being the go-to person and making a real difference to the smooth running of the school day, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
As our Primary Phase School Office Administrator, you'll be the welcoming face and helpful voice of our primary office. Your excellent organisational skills and warm communication will be key in supporting students, staff, and parents alike. You'll play a vital role in ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the primary phase, contributing to a positive and supportive environment for everyone.
What You'll Offer:
- A friendly and professional point of contact for students, staff, and visitors to the primary office.
- Excellent organisational skills to manage administrative tasks efficiently and accurately.
- Strong communication skills to liaise effectively with all members of the school community.
- The ability to handle a variety of queries and tasks with a proactive and helpful attitude.
What You Can Expect From Us:
- A supportive and welcoming team environment where your contribution is valued.
- Opportunities to develop your administrative skills within the education sector.
- A varied and engaging role where no two days are quite the same.
- The satisfaction of knowing you're making a real difference to the lives of our primary students and staff.
If you are a proactive and personable individual with strong administrative skills and a passion for supporting a thriving school environment, we'd love to hear from you!
The basis of this role is permanent, offering £12,435 per annum (£25,614 full-time equivalent), based on 21 hours per week, term time + 1 week inset. Working hours for this role will be 8:00am - 3:30pm, 3 days per week (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday).
Working with us at Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo (Primary Phase)
Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo (Primary Phase) is an all-through school rapidly growing to two-form entry. Here, staff feel connected and supported, and parents consistently praise our "great warmth" and exceptional care. We are nationally recognised for excellence in behaviour and inclusion.
Our modern facilities include a brand-new eight-classroom extension, and we provide 1:1 devices for children from Years 1 to 6. Our exceptional curriculum is delivered through the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP), ensuring children are "More than just educated" and truly make a difference. We are deeply child-centred, guided by our strapline "Aspire, Achieve, Excel," and hold the highest expectations for every pupil's academic, social, and emotional potential.
Our committed, caring, and professional staff provide strong pastoral care with open communication to parents, ensuring a safe and happy environment where children learn and succeed best. As part of Leigh Academies Trust, you'll also benefit from fantastic career growth opportunities.
Discover more about our vibrant academy by clicking here.
Applying for this Opportunity
Thank you for your interest in joining us. If you’d like to find out more about this role or arrange a visit to the academy, please don’t hesitate to contact Amy Wenban (Recruitment Advisor): amy.wenban@latrust.org.uk / 01634 412 205.
To support your application, we recommend viewing the Job Pack by clicking here, which outlines the full role responsibilities and person specification. This will guide you in preparing a strong application and understanding what we’re looking for.
Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. All applications must be submitted through our online application form prior to the deadline.
Our Commitment to Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity
Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role involves regulated activity relevant to children, and it is a criminal offence for anyone barred from engaging in regulated activity with children to apply for this position.
We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates, and you can read more about our approach on our Careers site. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role, regardless of any protected characteristics, which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices, and not discriminating on any grounds.
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