Administrator

Jobtrain; Hoo St. Werburgh; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo (Primary Phase) is seeking a motivated Administrator to support the busy school office. You will be the welcoming face and helpful voice for students, staff and parents, ensuring smooth daily operations and strong communication across the school community.

The role offers term-time work with 21 hours per week (8:00am–3:30pm, Monday to Wednesday, plus 1 inset week) at £12,435 per annum, with progression opportunities within Leigh Academies Trust.

Qualifications

• Organisational skills to manage administrative tasks efficiently.
• Strong communication to liaise with students, staff and parents.
• Friendly, professional point of contact for the school community.

Responsibilities

• Be the welcoming face and helpful voice of the primary office.
• Support students, staff and parents with administrative tasks.
• Handle a variety of queries with a proactive, student-centred approach.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Proactive attitude

Job description

Are you an organised and friendly individual looking for a rewarding role at the heart of a busy primary school office? Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo is seeking a motivated and reliable Administrator to join our dedicated team and provide essential support to our primary phase. If you enjoy being the go-to person and making a real difference to the smooth running of the school day, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

As our Primary Phase School Office Administrator, you'll be the welcoming face and helpful voice of our primary office. Your excellent organisational skills and warm communication will be key in supporting students, staff, and parents alike. You'll play a vital role in ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the primary phase, contributing to a positive and supportive environment for everyone.

What You'll Offer:

• A friendly and professional point of contact for students, staff, and visitors to the primary office.
• Excellent organisational skills to manage administrative tasks efficiently and accurately.
• Strong communication skills to liaise effectively with all members of the school community.
• The ability to handle a variety of queries and tasks with a proactive and helpful attitude.

What You Can Expect From Us:

• A supportive and welcoming team environment where your contribution is valued.
• Opportunities to develop your administrative skills within the education sector.
• A varied and engaging role where no two days are quite the same.
• The satisfaction of knowing you're making a real difference to the lives of our primary students and staff.

If you are a proactive and personable individual with strong administrative skills and a passion for supporting a thriving school environment, we'd love to hear from you!

The basis of this role is permanent, offering £12,435 per annum ( £25,614 full-time equivalent), based on 21 hours per week, term time + 1 week inset. Working hours for this role will be 8:00am - 3:30pm, 3 days per week (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday).

Working with us at Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo (Primary Phase)

Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo (Primary Phase) is an all-through school rapidly growing to two-form entry. Here, staff feel connected and supported, and parents consistently praise our "great warmth" and exceptional care. We are nationally recognised for excellence in behaviour and inclusion.

Our modern facilities include a brand-new eight-classroom extension, and we provide 1:1 devices for children from Years 1 to 6. Our exceptional curriculum is delivered through the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP), ensuring children are "More than just educated" and truly make a difference. We are deeply child-centred, guided by our strapline "Aspire, Achieve, Excel," and hold the highest expectations for every pupil's academic, social, and emotional potential.

Our committed, caring, and professional staff provide strong pastoral care with open communication to parents, ensuring a safe and happy environment where children learn and succeed best. As part of Leigh Academies Trust, you'll also benefit from fantastic career growth opportunities.

Discover more about our vibrant academy by clicking here.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity

Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role involves regulated activity relevant to children, and it is a criminal offence for anyone barred from engaging in regulated activity with children to apply for this position.
We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates, and you can read more about our approach on our Careers site. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role, regardless of any protected characteristics, which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices, and not discriminating on any grounds.