Administration Assistant

Chiltern Primary School; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff benefits platform

Pension scheme (LGPS/Teachers)

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Chiltern Primary School is seeking an experienced Administration Assistant to be the professional first point of contact for parents and visitors. You will handle inquiries, messages and provide admin, ICT and resources support in a busy office.

The role requires a strong telephone manner, ICT skills (Word, Excel, Google Workspace) and proven experience in a school setting. Fixed-term until 31 August 2027; ASAP start; 37 hours/week.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a busy school office.
• Excellent telephone manner and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail with strong ICT skills (Word, Excel, Google Workspace).

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and take accurate messages.
• Provide administrative, financial and resource management support in the school office.
• Assist with ICT tasks and office organisation as required.

Skills

Word processing

Excel

Google Workspace

Telephone manners

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Word

Excel

Google Docs

Google Forms

Job description

Administration Assistant

Salary: Grade 4 Point: 5 - 7 (£22,468 - £23,188 Actual salary per annum)

Hours: 37 hours per week, Term Time Only plus 3 days

Fixed Term until 31st August 2027

Start date: Asap

Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust is a vibrant family of ten schools across Hull - three secondary and seven primary - united by a shared purpose: to inspire pupils to thrive in life. Each Thrive school is a dynamic community of staff, pupils, and families working together to unlock every child’s potential.

The Opportunity

Chiltern Primary School wishes to appoint an experienced School Administration Assistant. Starting as soon as possible, we are seeking a cheerful and enthusiastic person to provide a professional first point of contact for parents and visitors. Duties will include meeting and greeting visitors, taking and relaying accurate messages, and providing administrative, financial, and resource management support in our busy school office.

What We Offer

• An inclusive and forward-thinking Multi-Academy Trust

• Opportunities for professional growth and development

• Access to our staff benefits platform, including retail discounts, gym membership offers, and savings schemes such as cycle-to-work

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme/ Teachers Pension

What You Will Bring

The ideal candidate will bring an excellent telephone manner, strong interpersonal skills, high attention to detail, and outstanding ICT skills, combined with a commitment to working collaboratively in an inclusive and supportive team environment. Proven practical experience in a busy school office is required, including hands-on proficiency with Word, Excel, and Google Workspace tools (such as Docs and Forms).

Next Steps

We are proud to be a Level 1 Disability Confident Committed Employer. Through this accreditation, we will offer an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role.

For further information and an informal discussion, please contact Claire Jessop-Fallows by email on [e-mail]

• Closing date: Sunday 1st November 2026, 12pm

• Shortlisting: Monday 2nd November 2026

• Interviews: To be confirmed

As part of Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust's commitment to safer recruitment processes and in accordance with statutory guidance: Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates.

Our commitment to equality and diversity: Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging.

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