Administrator

Learning without Limits Academy Trust; Wigston; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

On-site gym access

LGPS pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Staff benefits package with retailer/£

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free financial support service

Eye test vouchers

Flu vaccination vouchers

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Learning without Limits Academy Trust in Wigston is looking for an Administrator to join a friendly school team. The role covers reception, safeguarding, and general administration to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

The post includes duties such as handling reception, safeguarding, data entry, reprographics, and supporting staff across the school, with a pro-rata salary for part-time hours.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, dedicated and highly organised administrator to join a busy school support team.
• Experience in front-facing reception and safeguarding is desirable.
• Ability to manage data entry, filing and general admin tasks to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide a professional, welcoming reception service to pupils, parents, visitors and staff.
• Manage access to the school site after registration has closed, with safeguarding and site security focus.
• Administer medication and provide first aid support to pupils when required.
• Ensure all visitors and volunteers are checked and signed into the school.
• Communicate information to the school community using various systems.
• Produce high-quality printed materials and documentation via reprographics, meeting deadlines.
• Provide general administrative support including correspondence, data entry, filing, photocopying and record management.
• Support the wider administrative needs of the school as required.

Skills

Reception duties

Safeguarding

First aid

Data entry

Administrative support

Job description

37 hours per week. Monday to Thursday 8.30am-4.30pm and Friday 8.30am - 4pm with a 30-minute lunch break.

Grade 3 £25,584 - 25,989 (pro-rata £22,079.97 - £22,429.50)

Administrator

Join Our Friendly and Supportive School Team

We are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated, and highly organised Administrator to join our committed support staff team.

Working under the direction of the Office Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the school by providing effective administrative, organisational, and clerical support. This varied role includes reception duties, reprographics, and general administration, making it an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a busy school environment and enjoys working as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities

As a School Administrator, You Will

• Provide a professional, welcoming, and courteous reception service to pupils, parents, visitors, and staff.
• Manage access to the school site after registration has closed, with a strong focus on safeguarding and site security.
• Administer medication and provide first aid support to pupils when required.
• Ensure all visitors and volunteers are appropriately checked and signed into the school.
• Communicate information effectively to the school community using a range of communication systems.
• Produce high-quality printed materials and documentation through the school's reprographics service, meeting agreed deadlines.
• Provide general administrative support, including correspondence, data entry, filing, photocopying, and record management.
• Support the wider administrative needs of the school as required.

What We Offer

• We value our staff and offer an excellent range of benefits, including:
• Free on-site parking.
• Free access to the on-site gym.
• Membership of the highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement, above the statutory minimum, plus bank holidays.
• Staff Benefits Package, providing discounts and savings at major retailers including Currys, Halfords, Asda, Tesco, Marks & Spencer, Morrisons, and many more.
• Cycle to Work Scheme, enabling significant tax and National Insurance savings on bicycles and safety equipment through salary sacrifice.
• Free Financial Support Service from Barclays, available whether or not you are a Barclays customer.
• Free eye test vouchers through Specsavers for eligible staff.
• Free annual flu vaccination vouchers for eligible staff.
• Access to confidential counselling and wellbeing support services.

Interviews scheduled for 19th August 26

Safeguarding Commitment

The Learning without Limits Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All Appointments Are Subject To Satisfactory Pre-employment Checks, Including

• Enhanced DBS check with Barred List check.
• Prohibition from Teaching check where applicable.
• Verification Of Qualifications And Employment History.
• Social Media Checks

In line with statutory safeguarding guidance, social media searches may be carried out by a third-party provider for shortlisted candidates. Only information relevant to safeguarding concerns will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The Learning without Limits Academy Trust is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

We actively encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds and communities, regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, gender identity, pregnancy or maternity status, or marital status.

Join us and help make a positive difference to the lives of our pupils and school community.

Interviews scheduled for 19th August 26