College Administrator

LeighAcademiesTrust; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; 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 Hugh Christie in Tonbridge is seeking an Administrator to support our busy college teams and ensure students receive the best possible guidance for their academic and personal development. This role offers a permanent contract, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, during term time plus one inset week, with salary £22,679 per annum depending on experience.

Join a supportive academy within Leigh Academies Trust, delivering a broad curriculum and opportunities for professional

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.

Are you a highly organised and empathetic administrator looking for a rewarding role where you can truly make a difference? Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is seeking a dedicated Administrator to provide essential support across our busy college teams!

This dynamic role offers a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to the smooth operation of the college, ensuring our students receive the best possible support for their academic success, personal development, and future pathways.

Why Join Leigh Academy Hugh Christie?

Dynamic Environment:

Thrive in a busy, supportive, and dynamic academy where every student is encouraged to reach their potential.

Supportive Community:

Be part of a welcoming team committed to fostering student success and an inclusive environment.

Growth Opportunities:

Join the wider Leigh Academies Trust network, offering a collaborative culture and opportunities for professional development.

If you're someone who thrives in a varied role, has excellent organisational skills, and enjoys empowering young people, then this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Join us in supporting students as they embark on their journey to success, both academically and in their future careers!

The basis of this role is permanent, working 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday), Term Time + 1 week of inset and offering an actual salary of £22,679 per annum (£26,016 full-time equivalent) based on experience.

Working with us at Leigh Academy Hugh Christie

Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is a thriving secondary academy within Leigh Academies Trust, committed to delivering academic excellence, strong pastoral support, and meaningful community engagement. We offer a broad and inclusive curriculum that meets the diverse needs of our students—combining traditional subjects with vocational pathways and a wide range of enrichment opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, we place a strong focus on personal development, wellbeing, and character education, helping our students grow into confident, resilient, and well-rounded individuals.

With a proud history and an exciting future as part of Leigh Academies Trust, Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is a supportive and inspiring place for both students and staff to thrive.

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.