School Admin & Community Engagement Coordinator

Lift Schools; Thorpe-le-Soken; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Lift Hamford, part of the Lift Schools network, is seeking an organised admin assistant to support daily operations in a coastal UK school. You will handle communications with parents and staff, maintain records, assist admissions, and provide welcoming reception support to ensure smooth school functioning.

The role emphasizes strong organisation, team collaboration, safeguarding understanding, and adaptability in a busy educational environment.

Qualifications

• GCSE maths and English (grade 4) or equivalent.
• good IT and administrative skills, with the ability to use general office equipment.
• a background in a customer-facing role where you worked with people in a professional and friendly way.
• strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.
• an understanding of safeguarding and child protection; and
• the ability to stay organised, manage your time well, and respond positively to a changing workplace.

Responsibilities

• create and share internal and external communications, including newsletters and announcements, and respond to email enquiries promptly;
• maintain and update administrative systems, including student and staff records, and compile data for reports;
• manage office supplies and educational resources, ensuring we always have what we need;
• support school admissions by processing applications, maintaining enrolment records, and helping with enquiries and appeals;
• coordinate meetings and events such as school trips and parents' evenings; and
• provide professional reception support, greeting visitors warmly and managing telephone and in-person enquiries.

Skills

GCSE Maths & English

IT skills

Customer-facing

Team player

Education

GCSEs or equivalent

Job description

Lift Hamford, part of the Lift Schools network, is seeking an organised admin assistant to support daily operations in a coastal UK school. You will handle communications with parents and staff, maintain records, assist admissions, and provide welcoming reception support to ensure smooth school functioning.

The role emphasizes strong organisation, team collaboration, safeguarding understanding, and adaptability in a busy educational environment.