College Administrator

LeighAcademiesTrust; Erith; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

24/7 virtual GP Service

Collaborative MAT network

LAT benefits

Job summary

Leigh Academy Bexley seeks an organised, proactive administrator to support the School Office and Senior Leadership Team. You will help with day-to-day tasks, coordinate workloads, and maintain confidentiality in a small college setting.

The role requires strong communication, reliability, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities. Experience in education is advantageous, and you will join a supportive Trust network with pension and well-being benefits.

Qualifications

• Outstanding planning skills and the ability to manage priorities effectively.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to high standards of work.
• The ability to work independently with initiative and proactively solve problems.
• Strong computer literacy with standard office applications (Microsoft Office/Google Workspace).
• Excellent attendance and time-keeping record is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly effective administrative support to the School Office and the Senior Leadership Team.
• Assist with day-to-day organisation of a small, dynamic college environment.
• Collaborate with the SLT, Local Authority, and Leigh Academies Trust while handling sensitive information.

Skills

Planning & organisation

Attention to detail

Initiative

Problem solving

MS Office / Google Workspace

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

• Competitive salary with progression opportunities + Local Government Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additional LAT benefits.

This is a pivotal role, essential to the smooth running of our college. The successful candidate will provide highly effective administrative support to the School Office and the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), ensuring operational excellence across all areas. You will be instrumental in the day‑to‑day organisation of a small, dynamic college environment. You will work closely and collaboratively with the SLT, colleagues, the Local Authority, and the wider Trust, handling sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality. This is a varied position where the ability to manage diverse administrative tasks is key.

Who We Are Looking For

While previous experience in a school office setting is desirable, it is not essential. We are seeking a candidate who is:

• Professional and Personable: Capable of providing an outstanding service with excellent communication skills.
• Proactive and Positive: Possessing a strong work ethic, a 'can-do' attitude, and the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.
• Committed: Passionate about working within the education sector and dedicated to supporting our students and staff. (Previous experience in an educational environment is advantageous.

Essential Skills and Attributes

To excel in this role, candidates must demonstrate:

• Outstanding planning skills and the ability to manage priorities effectively.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of work.
• The ability to work independently, demonstrate a high level of initiative, and solve problems proactively.
• Strong computer literacy, including confidence with standard office applications (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite/Google Workspace).
• An excellent record of attendance and time-keeping is required.

Working with us at Leigh Academy Bexley

Leigh Academy Bexley joined Leigh Academies Trust in June 2023 and has provided outstanding academic support and pastoral guidance, so that students can lead fulfilling and successful adult lives: inquisitive, articulate and internationally engaged, our students are defined by their boundless thirst for knowledge, self-improvement and learning.

We believe in providing our young people with an education; one that unlocks curiosity, ignites ambition, and forges a social conscience, equipping our students with the tools they need to have an impact on the world around them. Our teachers lead with professionalism and scholarship; they are experts in their field. All of us are part of a warm and caring family of staff, Governors and Trust colleagues who have the highest ambition and a deep hunger to learn. Our staff receives regular, first-class training to achieve mastery of their craft, amazing support to flourish every day, and a sense of shared moral purpose about the best job in the world.

Our vision is that regardless of background and regardless of their starting point, students will leave us as kind, resilient, independent learners with the right behaviour and attitudes to ensure continuous progress and achievement, ready for the next stage of their education and beyond. We want our students to be successful in their chosen careers, in their relationships and in their interaction with the world. We aspire for Leigh Academy Bexley to be a highly effective and truly inclusive school, reflecting the vibrant, diverse, and dynamic community that we serve. We believe in connecting with our local community and championing our local area.

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. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about it 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.