Administrator

Lord Grey Academy; England; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK is seeking an ADMINISTRATOR for a fixed-term contract until July 2026. Responsibilities include providing administrative support, managing HR systems, and maintaining confidentiality. The ideal candidate will be proactive, organized, and proficient in Microsoft Office and Google applications. The position involves 25 hours of work per week during term time, with an actual annual starting salary of £14,410. Employee benefits include pension schemes and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Teacher & support staff pension schemes

Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

Networking opportunities

Specsavers eyecare voucher

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• Highly capable and proactive with strong organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and office skills.
• Experience with HR software systems is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the HR Manager and School Business Manager.
• Handle confidential information appropriately.
• Maintain records and manage HR systems.

Skills

Highly capable and proactive

Strong organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

ICT literate

Experience with HR software systems

Tactful and discreet

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Google applications

Job description

Job Title and Contract

ADMINISTRATOR – Fixed term contract until July 2026. Hours of Work: 9:00am – 2:30pm Monday to Friday, 25 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus 5 training days). Band D – £24,796 – £25,185. Actual annual starting salary: £14,410.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day administrative support to the HR Manager and School Business Manager.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
• Maintain accurate records and manage HR software systems.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and HR policy implementation.
• Coordinate scheduling, correspondence and other office tasks.

Qualifications & Skills

• Highly capable and proactive.
• Strong organisational and prioritising skills for a busy workload.
• Excellent communication and office skills.
• ICT literate, especially with Microsoft Word and Excel, and experienced with Google applications (Docs, Sheets, Drive, email).
• Experience with HR software systems is beneficial; training will be provided.
• Tactful, discreet and able to maintain confidentiality at all times.

Application Process

Applicants must submit a completed application form and covering letter to Human Resources at Lord Grey Academy or email [e-mail] by 9am on Monday 1 December 2025. Interviews will take place on Wednesday 3 December 2025. Only successfully short‑listed candidates will be contacted – CVs alone will not be accepted.

About Tove Learning Trust (TLT)

Tove Learning Trust is a multi‑academy Trust with primary, secondary and alternative provision schools across the West Midlands, Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes. The Trust serves over 11,500 children aged 4‑18 across four primaries, nine secondaries and two alternative provision schools. We value diversity, provide inclusive learning environments and aim for excellent communities of learning where children thrive.

Employee Benefits

• Teacher & support staff pension schemes
• Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
• Training School Alliance
• Networking opportunities
• Specsavers eyecare voucher
• Free flu vaccine
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Medicash – Health Cash Plan (24/7 GP appointments & prescription services, dental, optical, physiotherapy, skin health tracker, other healthcare expenses)
• Exclusive discounts on shopping & travel

Other Requirements

The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check because the role involves safeguarding children.

Additional Information

Further details and the application booklet are available on Lord Grey Academy’s website: https://www.lordgrey.org.uk/vacancies/.