Office Administrator (All Saints CE Junior Academy)

East Sussex County Council; Hastings; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

All Saints C.E. Junior Academy in Hastings seeks an enthusiastic Office Administrator to join a friendly team and support day-to-day school operations. You will provide a high-quality administrative service, welcoming pupils, families, staff and visitors with a professional and positive approach.

The role is term-time with a fixed-term contract until 31 August 2027, working Monday to Friday 7.45am-1.15pm. Experience in admin or reception is essential, and school experience is an advantage.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative, reception or customer facing roles is essential.
• School experience is an advantage.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and digital systems.
• Willing to support the school’s Christian ethos.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support across the school.
• Act as first point of contact for parents, staff and visitors.
• Maintain accurate records and support school business functions.

Skills

Organised

Communication

Customer facing

Adaptable

Professional

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

All Saints C.E. Junior Academy is seeking an enthusiastic and professional Office Administrator to join our friendly and supportive team. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a busy school environment and takes pride in providing a high-quality administrative service. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operation of the school and ensuring a welcoming and experience for pupils, families, staff and visitors.

Required to start as soon as possible. Working pattern is Monday – Friday 7.45am-1.15pm (term time plus one week)

Our school is part of the Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust, whose vision is to help every child achieve their God given potential. Applicants must be willing to fully support and contribute to the school’s Christian ethos.

Our pupils want someone who is:

• organised and efficient;
• friendly and approachable;
• able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people;
• adaptable and able to manage a varied workload;
• confident using Microsoft Office and digital systems;
• above all, professional, positive and kind.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing administrative support across the school, acting as first point of contact for parents, staff and visitors, maintaining accurate records and supporting a range of school business functions. Experience of working in an administrative, reception or customer facing role is essential and previous experience in a school environment would be an advantage.

If this is you, we can offer:

• A welcoming and supportive staff team;
• The opportunity to work in a caring and innovative school;
• Ongoing professional development and training;
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of children and families;
• A positive and collaborative working environment.

All Saints C.E. Junior Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other safer recruitment checks.

Salary: £26,847 to £27,274 per annum pro rata
Contract type: Fixed Term until 31 August 2027
Working pattern: Term-time only

Closing date: Wednesday 7 October 2026
Interview date: Monday 12 October 2026

Additional Information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.