Part-time Academy Administrator

University of Brighton Academies Trust; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational organization in Haywards Heath is seeking an Academy Administrator to support the Senior Leadership Team and provide administrative assistance at the front office. The role requires excellent organizational and communication skills in a busy environment. This part-time position offers a pro-rata salary with potential for increased hours in the future. A warm and welcoming personality is essential for interacting with students and parents.

Benefits

Automatic annual pay increments

Generous Pension

25 days holiday entitlement

Health and Wellbeing support

Personal Development Day

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to Work scheme

Retail Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative roles is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy environment.
• Good with people and possess a sense of humour.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Leadership Team with attendance management.
• Provide administrative support within the Academy's Front Office.
• Serve as the first point of contact for parents and visitors.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Relevant administrative experience

Job description

Overview

Working Pattern: Term time only (39 weeks)

Hours: 14 hours per week, 8.30am - 4pm Thursday & Friday or Monday & Tuesday

Actual Starting Salary (calculated pro rata): £8,414 per annum

Salaries are paid in 12 equal monthly instalments

As Academy Administrator you will support the Senior Leadership Team with managing and monitoring attendance to achieve agreed annual targets and adhere to statutory and legal requirements. You will also provide administrative and organisational support within the Academy and, based in the Front Office, be a welcoming first point of contact for pupils, parents and visitors to the Academy.

This is a two day a week job share with an experienced member of staff who is reducing hours. There is scope within the next year for this role to increase in hours. There is another administrator working full time, so there will be lots of on the job training & support.

The school office is a busy environment at the heart of the school community, so if you\'re welcoming, good with people, organised and have a sense of humour, this could be the role for you.

Lindfield Primary Academy

Please refer to the job description for further details.

Lindfield Primary Academy provides a happy and welcoming environment for children aged 4 to 11, where learning is both fun and engaging. Our pupils embody politeness, respect, and pride, reflecting the positive ethos of our community. With well-resourced facilities and dedicated staff, we maintain high expectations and offer tailored support and challenge to each individual, regardless of ability.

Our on-site Forest School allows children to develop a connection with nature. The opportunity to explore builds children\'s confidence, develops their self-esteem and enhances their emotional and social skills.

The academy has a total capacity of 660 pupils.

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We truly value the experience, dedication, and commitment of all our employees and believe in the power of motivated and happy staff. This is why we seek to enrich and reward our employees wherever we can, by offering a wide range of exciting and useful employee benefits. These include:

• Automatic annual pay increments: Pay progression is not linked to performance and all our staff benefit from automatic pay progression (subject to the maximum salary for the role). Cost of living awards are also reviewed annually.
• Generous Pension: Safeguard your future with financial security throughout your retirement. Employer contribution rate of 22.7%.
• Holiday Entitlement: Take advantage of 25 days annual leave per annum (FTE), plus statutory Bank Holidays.
• Health and Wellbeing: A strong commitment to your health and wellbeing including; onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors and an annual day devoted to your health and wellbeing. This day provides the opportunity to spend valuable time catching up with colleagues, as well as some \u2018Time for You\u2019 to do whatever most enhances your wellbeing.
• Personal Development Day: One day annually dedicated to your personal development which could include volunteering, training or a seminar (self-funded).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to free and confidential counselling services, providing support for both work and personal issues.
• Cycle to Work: Build exercise into your commute, with our cycle-to-work programme, offering a £2K loan to purchase a bicycle.
• Retail Discount: Savings with hundreds of retailers including gym, private medical, dental and online GP service, as well as eligibility for the Blue Light Discount Scheme.

Our commitment

Role

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020 and 2023. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Further information is available here.

We welcome applications from all members of the community.

The Trust is proud to be part of the government’s Disability Confident scheme which underpins our staff and volunteer recruitment practices. If you would like any support or assistance at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know by emailing [e-mail] or by telephone to Emma Richings 01424 905 306.

Find out more

Job Description

For further information about this opportunity please download the attached job description and personal specification, and view our candidate pack here. To arrange a visit or to have an informal discussion about this role please contact Caroline Newton, Academy Business Manager - [e-mail]

Please apply today.

Key dates

Closing date: 12 October 2025

Interview date: W/C 19 October 2025

Proposed start date: 5 January 2026

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To arrange a visit or to have an informal discussion about this role please contact Caroline Newton, Academy Business Manager - [e-mail]