About this role
About the Role The Admin Assistant at The Ferns Primary Academy is a fixed-term, part-time position (1 year) to support the Headteacher and admin officer team with administrative tasks and a general welfare service for children. Working 12.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri, 8:00–10:30) across 40 weeks (term time plus one week and INSET days). What You'll Do
- Provide administrative support to the Headteacher and admin officer team.
- Deliver a general welfare service to children as required.
- Manage busy office tasks and multi-task in a confidential environment.
- Interact with visitors and respond to queries both in person and on the phone.
- Contribute to a supportive, professional school environment. What We're Looking For
- Experience of working in a school environment, ideally in a school office.
- English and Maths GCSE at grade C or equivalent.
- Competence in IT.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Sensitivity to the needs of young children.
- First Aid qualification or willingness to undertake training.
- Punctual, reliable with excellent attendance.
- Understanding of professionalism and high confidentiality at all times.
- Ability to interact well with visitors, in person and on the telephone.
- Ability to cope with the demands of a busy office and multi-task. Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: £23,859 - £26,014 FTE; £7,244 - £7,898 actual (term-time hours).
- Pension scheme.
- Discounted wrap-around care at relevant Kite Academy Trust academies (linked to contractual hours).
- Dedicated, friendly staff team and motivated students.
- Opportunities for training and progression.
- Employee assistance programme.
- Access to Perkbox and other employee benefits.