Administration Assistant

Oldfleet Primary School; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS/Teachers Pension

Staff benefits platform (discounts,gym

Cycle-to-work

Job summary

Oldfleet Primary School is seeking a friendly Receptionist & Administrative Assistant to join the busy office team, handling front‑of‑house duties, answering queries and providing wide administrative support to keep daily school operations running smoothly.

This 37-hour role (Term Time Only + 5 days) is permanent with salary £22,701–£23,430 per year and benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme; excellent IT and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience handling high-volume front-of-house interactions.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office/Google Workspace and quick to learn school systems.
• Strong written English for parent communications and emails.

Responsibilities

• Manage front-of-house operations and answer queries.
• Provide broad administrative support to ensure smooth daily running.

Skills

Face-to-face interactions

Phone inquiries

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Attention to detail

Tools

School management systems

Job description

Administration Assistant

Salary: Grade 4 Point (5-7) (£22,701 - £23,430 actual salary per annum)

Hours: 37 hours per week, Term Time Only + 5 days
Permananet

As soon as possible

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

Oldfleet Primary School is looking for a friendly, professional, and highly organised Receptionist & Administrative Assistant to join our busy office team. Positioned at the heart of our school, you will manage front-of-house operations, answer incoming queries, and provide broad administrative support to ensure the smooth daily running of the school.

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

• A track record of handling high-volume face-to-face interactions and phone inquiries, ideally in a fast-paced or public-facing environment.

• Proficiency in core software (Microsoft Office/Google Workspace) and the aptitude to quickly learn school management systems .

• Good command of written English for drafting parent communications and emails, along with strong attention to detail.

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.

• Closing date: Monday 2nd November 2026, 9:00am

• 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.