Term-Time Education Admin Specialist in Nailsea

Actual Annual Salary: £22,213 - £24,211 Based on full-time hours, term time only

Full-Time Equivalent Salary: £25,941 - £28,275 (CLF Grade B) Based on full-time hours, all year round.

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract until 31 August 2027

Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week Term Time Only plus INSET Days

Provisional Start Date: 3 September 2026, Pending completion of pre-employment checks

An exciting opportunity for an Administrator to join a specialist SEMH provision. Under the direction of senior staff, the Administration Assistant will provide general administrative and clerical support to the academy. Duties will include undertaking administrative tasks such as reception duties, dealing with incoming and outgoing mail and ordering stationary as well as some targeted admin support for specific areas. At all times, the post holder will be expected to work collaboratively with relevant colleagues to fulfil the requirements of the role and contribute positively to the effective running of the administration function within the academy.

Lime Hills Academy is a specialist SEMH provision, currently operating across two sites, with this post based at our Nailsea site. Our school provides a highly nurturing and structured environment for students with social, emotional, and mental health needs, and we pride ourselves on fostering strong relationships that enable young people to thrive both academically and personally. This role offers the opportunity to be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team, working closely not only within LHA but also alongside two other CLF Special Schools.

There is a strong culture of partnership, peer support, and shared expertise across the Trust, offering excellent opportunities for professional development and innovation. The team is committed, resilient, and student-centred, with a clear focus on improving outcomes for some of the most vulnerable learners. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the smooth and effective running of the site, contributing to a safe, consistent, and high-quality learning environment. What makes this role particularly rewarding is the tangible impact it has on students’ lives. By helping to create a well-organised, supportive setting, the Operations Manager directly enables staff to focus on delivering exceptional teaching and pastoral care, ultimately improving life chances for our young people.

About Lime Hills Academy: Lime Hills Academy is a special school for young people in years 5-11 who have an EHCP to support their SEMH needs. We will soon be moving into our new build in Churchill, but as a temporary arrangement, we have been supported by the DfE and CLF to deliver our provision across two sites: a secondary site in Weston and a primary site in Nailsea. At our core, is a belief that every young person deserves the right to an educative experience that prepares them for adulthood and opens doors at post-16. We do this by providing a targeted core curriculum that focuses in equal parts on literacy, numeracy, and PSHE. This is enriched through outdoor learning, benevolent childhood experiences, arts, topic-based learning and specific interventions.

Why work at CLF? We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters. Over 49% of the students who attend Bristol Brunel Academy are from global majority groups, so we particularly encourage applicants from those groups in order to represent the students we serve, as well as wider underrepresented groups including gender, transgender, age disability, sexual orientation or religion. We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

What we can offer you:

• Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Generous annual leave.
• A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities.
• Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
• A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
• Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more!

Recruitment timeline:

• Closing Date: 2 July 2026
• Shortlisting: 3 July 2026
• Interviews: 10 July 2026

We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.

As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs, a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form. Please note we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.