Administration Assistant (Full and Part time post available)

The Pingle Academy; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee wellbeing day

Employee Assistance Programme

Benenden Health private healthcare

Cycle to Work

Eye care vouchers

Pension schemes

Job summary

Affinity Learning Partnership is seeking a highly organised Administration Assistant to join our busy support team at The Pingle Academy in Swadlincote. You will provide essential administrative support across departments, handling tasks with discretion and a can-do attitude.

In a fast-paced educational environment, you will collaborate with colleagues, adapt to changing priorities, and maintain confidentiality. A supportive culture, CPD opportunities, and wellbeing initiatives are offered.

Qualifications

• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage a varied workload effectively.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, allowing you to interact confidently.
• Excellent IT literacy, with a quick ability to learn new software and systems.
• Resilience and flexibility, staying calm under pressure and happily pivoting to new tasks as priorities change.
• A collaborative spirit, working seamlessly as part of a close-knit office team while demonstrating excellent individual initiative.
• High levels of discretion and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding standards.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

IT literacy

Discretion

Teamwork

Prioritisation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

Are you a highly organised, adaptable, and proactive professional looking to make a real difference in a busy academy? We are seeking a versatile Administration Assistant to join our dynamic support team.

In a busy secondary academy, no two days are ever the same. This role offers incredible variety, covering a broad range of essential administrative tasks across different departments. While your daily duties will evolve to meet the needs of the academy, your core focus will be providing high-quality, efficient administrative support that keeps our academy running smoothly.

The Candidate

We want someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and embraces variety with a positive, can-do attitude. Our ideal candidate will have:

• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage a varied workload effectively.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, allowing you to interact confidently.
• Excellent IT literacy, with a quick ability to learn new software and systems.
• Resilience and flexibility, staying calm under pressure and happily pivoting to new tasks as priorities change.
• A collaborative spirit, working seamlessly as part of a close-knit office team while demonstrating excellent individual initiative.
• High levels of discretion and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding standards.

Prior experience in an education setting is an advantage but not essential—what matters most is your adaptability, work ethic, and desire to support our academy.

Why Work for Affinity?

At Affinity, we pride ourselves on being a great place to work, a workplace where everyone belongs, progresses, and thrives. We recognise that our colleagues are our greatest asset, and we are committed to ensuring they feel valued, supported, and empowered.

As a Trust, we are privileged to employ inspirational people who make a positive difference every day. In return, we continually strengthen our offer of a supportive, inclusive, and ambitious working environment, one that promotes mental and physical wellbeing, builds confidence, and fosters pride across our organisation.

Our People Strategy

Our People Strategy is built around three core pillars:

Belongs - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We cultivate an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity, champions equality, and ensures all staff feel respected, valued, and genuinely part of our community.

Progresses - Staff Development and CPD

Our Professional Growth Model empowers colleagues to take ownership of their development. Our strong investment in CPD sets us apart and ensures every colleague has the opportunity to grow and succeed.

Thrives - Wellbeing

We know that mental and physical wellbeing are essential to feeling supported and performing well. That’s why we place strong emphasis on creating an environment where colleagues feel healthy, valued, and able to thrive.

What are the Benefits of Joining Affinity?

• Investment in your professional development and CPD through our Professional Growth Model
• Removal of performance-related pay
• A commitment to dignity and respect in the workplace
• Opportunities for collaborative working through leadership and staff networks
• A Trust-wide approach to reducing workload
• Wellbeing initiatives supported by our Wellbeing Champion Network
• One dedicated wellbeing day per academic year

In addition to these core benefits, we also provide an excellent wider package that includes:

• Employee Assistance Programme and mental health support services
• Access to Benenden Health's self-pay private heathcare service
• Discounted gym membership with Everyone Active
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Flu vaccination vouchers
• Generous pension schemes through Teachers Pensions and the Local Government Pension Scheme

Additional Information:

Please note that we do not hold a sponsorship licence and, therefore, are unable to employ individuals residing outside of the UK or candidates living within the UK who require continued sponsorship to work in the UK.

We welcome a broad range of perspectives with a commitment to equality of opportunity by recruiting a diverse workforce, and creating an inclusive environment and a culture of belonging for everyone in Affinity Learning Partnership. Therefore, we encourage applications from underrepresented communities irrespective of age, disability, race, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, marriage or civil partnership status, or neurodivergent status. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible through the recruitment process should this be required.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.