Office Administrator at The Limes Primary Academy

Green Park Village Primary Academy; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS membership

Flexible working options

Professional development

29 days' holiday (pro rata for part‑t​

Job summary

The Limes Primary Academy is seeking a friendly Office Administrator to join our busy school office and support the smooth running of the academy. You will be the first point of contact for parents, carers and visitors, handling reception duties with warmth and professionalism.

Working alongside the Office Coordinator, you will manage general office tasks, communications and help our team maintain a welcoming, efficient environment for students and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in a general office or administrative role.
• Confidence with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience in reception or front-of-house duties.
• Strong spoken and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for parents, carers, visitors and staff.
• Support the Office Coordinator and help run the school office smoothly.
• Write clear, professional emails and letters and manage office communications.

Skills

Office experience

MS Word

MS Excel

Reception duties

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Email writing

Organisational skills

Deadline management

Job description

About this Role

Start your next chapter with The Limes Primary Academy and REAch2 Academy Trust.

We are looking for a friendly, organised and proactive Office Administrator to join our busy school office and play a key role in supporting the smooth running of our academy.

As the first point of contact for parents, carers, visitors, contractors, staff and children, you will be the welcoming face of our school. Working alongside the Office Coordinator, you will help ensure that our office operates efficiently, professionally and with warmth.

At The Limes Primary Academy, you'll be part of a community that is ambitious for its children and committed to providing the highest standards of education. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a school that embraces challenge, values teamwork and supports staff to grow.

What We Offer

• Supportive, dynamic leadership that values your contribution
• Specialist teams for behaviour, curriculum and SEND
• Personalised mentoring and ongoing training
• A collaborative environment where you're never facing challenges alone
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• A community that sees challenges as opportunities to grow

What We're Looking For

• Experience in a general office or administrative role
• Confidence using Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
• Experience of reception or front-of-house duties
• Strong spoken and written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to write clear, professional emails and letters
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines
• Confidence working with a wide range of people

In return we can offer:

• A wide range of professional development opportunities,

• Personalised mentoring to help you grow in your role.

• A supportive environment where you're never alone in facing obstacles.

• A competitive salary,

• 29 days' paid holiday (rising to 32 days after 5 years' service) (pro rata for part-time or term-time only)

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme LGPS,

Why Work with REAch2 Academy Trust?

• Excellence & Development: We prioritise high standards and offer extensive professional development and career growth opportunities.

• Supportive & Collaborative:Be part of a strong, collaborative community of over 60 schools where every voice is valued, and best practices are shared.

• Well-being Focus: We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer robust well-being support for all staff.

• Diversity & Inclusion: We celebrate diversity and believe that varied perspectives strengthen our schools.

• Innovation & Impact: Bring creativity to the classroom and make a real difference in children's lives.

• Making a difference: Working with REAch2 means contributing to something bigger than yourself. You'll be helping to shape the lives of young learners, making a meaningful impact on communities and future generations.

Benefits

• Generous Annual Leave: healthy work-life balance.

• Professional Development: Access diverse CPD and training opportunities to grow your skills.

• Flexible & Family-Friendly: We are committed to supporting flexible working and requests will be considered on an individual basis, including options such as part time, term-time, home working, and other options that work for both the employee and the Trust.

• Exclusive Discounts: Benefit from Blue Light Card offers and employee perks.

• Well-being Support: Receive comprehensive well-being and employee assistance for you and your family.

Safeguarding, Safer Recruitment and Data Protection

At REAch2 we recognise that those who work in an academy are in a unique position in their care of children. The responsibility for all staff to safeguard pupils and promote their welfare, as stated in Section 175 of the Education Act (2002) is one that is central to our ethos, our policies and our actions. All children are deserving of the highest levels of care and safeguarding, regardless of their individual characteristics or circumstances, and we are committed to applying our policies to ensure effective levels of safeguarding and care are afforded to all our pupils.

We will seek to recruit the best applicant for the job based on the abilities, qualifications, experience as measured against the job description and person specification. The recruitment and selection of staff will be conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for all successful candidates, including a Children's Barred List check if the role meets the criteria for regulated activity.

All information is stored securely, and any information supplied by unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed through a confidential waste system six months after the decision has been communicated, in accordance with our information and records retention policy.

The Trust ensures all applicant data is stored and processed appropriately. For further details on how your information will be managed during the recruitment process please refer to our Privacy Notice for Job Applications.