Administrator

Teaching Vacancies; England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution is looking for a part-time Administrator to manage office tasks and assist the Office Manager. The role involves maintaining effective administrative operations in a school environment. Key qualifications include strong IT skills and attention to detail. The position offers competitive pay ranging from £22,737 to £23,114, along with employee benefits such as a cycle to work scheme and professional development opportunities. Interested candidates should apply before January 5, 2026.

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount

Free parking

Health & wellbeing programme

Sick pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Reward Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a busy office within an educational setting.
• Ability to keep a cool head under pressure.
• Friendly and professional approach with all staff and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking administrative and organisational processes.
• Ensuring all administrative aspects of the school run efficiently.
• Reporting directly to the school Office Manager and Leadership Team.

Skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Tools

Arbor

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

The administration team provides the first point of contact for staff, pupils, families and visitors to the school. The ability to keep a cool head under pressure is essential, as is a friendly and professional approach with all staff, children, parents and visitors alike. The successful applicant will have experience of working in a busy office within an educational setting. Arbor experience and an excellent level of IT skills are desirable, attention to detail is essential.

Reporting directly to the school Office Manager and Leadership Team, the Administrator is responsible for undertaking administrative and organisational processes as required, ensuring all administrative aspects of the school run efficiently through effective working practices.

Further details about the role

Administrator

Start Date: January 2026

Pay: NJC Grade D, Scale Points 3 - 4 (FTE Salary: £22,737 - £23,114 subject to pro rata)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (8:00am - 4:00pm), Term Time + 5 Inset Days

This is a permanent role.

What the school offers its staff

• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

In addition to the opportunity to work in a friendly, forward-thinking school we offer:

• Knowledgeable and dedicated staff
• High-quality, well-resourced learning environments with a fully resourced foundation curriculum (Lion Learning Pathways)
• Excellent professional development and career progression opportunities
• A caring and collaborative whole-school community which is culturally diverse and inclusive
• A commitment to well being
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Reward Scheme

If you are interested in applying for this position, please follow the link to our application pack https://www.lionacademytrust.net/recruitment/vacancies-all email

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Kayleigh Dalton, Operations Manager at; [e-mail]

CV’s that are submitted without a fully completed Lion Academy Trust application form WILL NOT be considered for shortlisting.

Closing date for applications is: 05/01/2026

Interviews are expected to be held: 12/01/2026

Lion Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will require two positive references from current and previous employers. The position is subject to an enhanced DBS and completion of a medical check.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Commitment to safeguarding

Lion Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will require two positive references from current and previous employers. The position is subject to an enhanced DBS and medical checks.