Admin Assistant (Student Services & Reception Support)

Murray Park Community School; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working opportunities

Job summary

Murray Park School is seeking an Admin Assistant for term-time only (39 weeks per year). The role is 27 hours per week with precise hours across Mon-Thu and Tue-Fri slots. Salary is NJC Points 7-8 (£17,198 actual, pro-rata).

Reporting to the Office Manager, you will work within the school framework to support daily administration. We value staff who are committed to outcomes and continual improvement, with flexible working opportunities and a supportive CPD culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration and strong organisation skills.
• Excellent administrative skills and high motivation.
• Able to work efficiently within term-time hours.

Responsibilities

• Handle administrative tasks and maintain orderly records.
• Support routine office operations and scheduling.
• Contribute to continual school improvement and professional dialogue.

Skills

Admin experience

Organisational skills

Motivated

Dynamic

Job description

Admin Assistant - Term Time only (39 weeks per year)

Hours: 27 hours per week (39 weeks/term time only). Hours are normally worked Monday & Thursday 8.00am - 4.00pm (excluding 30 minutes unpaid lunch), Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8.00am - 12.00pm.

Salary: NJC Points 7-8 : Salary £17,198 (actual salary pro-rata)

Responsible to: Office Manager

Framework: to work within the framework of the NJC pay and conditions (27 hours per week 39 weeks per year; term time only) current legislation and policies of the school.

Murray Park School, an 11-16 foundation school, is a rewarding and professionally stimulating place to work. Over the past seven years, we have undergone rapid and sustained improvement, moving from a Requires Improvement judgement in 2019, to Good in September 2022, and most recently to Expected standard with Strong for Personal Development and Wellbeing following our June 2026 inspection — the best set of outcomes in the school's history. This has been achieved alongside significant improvements in Progress 8 outcomes. We are over-subscribed and will reach maximum capacity of 1400 students in September 2027, reflecting the confidence in the school from our community. We are now entering the next phase of our development and are seeking high-quality staff who share our ambition to continue improving outcomes for all students.

Our approach is underpinned by a warm-strict culture: we combine consistently high expectations with genuine care, ensuring every student feels a strong sense of belonging while being fully prepared for their future. This is realised through clear routines, shared practices, and a collective commitment to getting the small things right every day. Staff who thrive here are those who value consistency, clarity, and a culture of continual improvement.

The successful candidate will:

• Be committed to securing the best possible outcomes for all students, particularly those who are disadvantaged or vulnerable.
• Have experience of administration and have excellent organisation and administrative skills and be highly motivated, enthusiastic and dynamic.
• Value continual improvement, both personally and across a team, with a willingness to engage in coaching and professional dialogue.

Staff at Murray Park benefit from:

• A genuine commitment to staff wellbeing, with careful consideration given to workload when introducing new initiatives.
• Flexible working opportunities, including the ability to work off-site at points during the week.
• High levels of staff retention, with most vacancies arising through school growth rather than turnover.
• A centralised and robust behaviour system, including internal Alternative Provision, ensuring classrooms remain disruption-free.
• A comprehensive CPD programme rooted in evidence-informed practice and professional collaboration.
• A clear and consistent approach to teaching, balancing high-quality shared practice with professional autonomy.