Administration Assistant

Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG3 2LE

7 days remaining to apply

Job start date
5 January 2026
Closing date
12 December 2025 at 9am
Date listed
27 November 2025

Job details

Job role: Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: £26,824.00 - £29,540.00 Annually (FTE) Grade 4, Points 8 to 14 (37 Hours Per Week/TTO + 1 Week)

Administration Assistant job summary

Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School, we are proud to nurture positive, passionate, and empowered learners who are ready to embrace the opportunities and challenges of the future. Our inclusive and values-driven curriculum ensures that every child leaves us as a confident, curious, and well-rounded individual. We place equal importance on academic excellence and personal development, fostering a love of learning alongside resilience, kindness, and a strong moral compass.

We are seeking dedicated professionals who share our vision of helping children ‘Aim High’ and ‘Respect Themselves and Each Other’. At Blue Bell Hill, you’ll be part of a supportive and ambitious team, committed to delivering high-quality teaching and enriching experiences that inspire children to thrive. Join us in shaping the next generation of lifelong learners who are proud of who they are and the positive impact they can make in the world.

About Flying High:

Flying High Partnership is a thriving multi-academy trust of 38 primary schools across Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottingham City, and Nottinghamshire. We are driven by a shared vision to be unique, exceptional, and sustainable. Founded in 2012, we believe in the power of meaningful collaboration to help schools reach their full potential while supporting others along the way.

Our Partnership celebrates individuality, champions continuous improvement, and ensures every child thrives. With a strong focus on school-led professional development and leadership, we’re committed to growing exceptional teachers and inspirational leaders.

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised Administration Assistant to join our busy school office. This is a varied role where no two days are the same! You will play a key part in supporting the smooth running of the school by providing excellent administrative support to staff, pupils, and parents.

In addition to general office duties, you will lead pupil attendance monitoring and improvement, working closely with staff and families to ensure excellent attendance across the school.

Key Responsibilities

Acting as the first point of contact for visitors, parents, and staff
Managing telephone calls and emails in a professional and timely manner
Maintaining accurate records and updating school systems
Leading on pupil attendance monitoring and improvement, including producing reports and liaising with families and external agencies
Supporting pupil admissions processes
Assisting with general office tasks, including filing, photocopying, and data entry
Handling confidential information in line with GDPR requirements

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

Has excellent business, administrative and interpersonal skills
Is passionate about education and the role it plays in transforming lives
Brings energy, integrity, and a proactive mindset to everything they do
Can lead and develop a team, while also rolling up their sleeves when needed
Is highly organised, detail-focused, and thrives in a busy environment
Communicates clearly and confidently with a wide range of stakeholders
Is ready to make a real difference - every single day

We offer:

A commitment to people across our partnership, underpinned by our people principles: adaptability, wellness, recognising achievement, employee voice and engagement, professional development and growth, inclusivity, and collaboration
Access to extensive, high-quality CPL at every stage of your career, including opportunities to grow as a leader
The opportunity to progress across the partnership, realising your career ambitions
Access to an employee assistance programme that offers specialist support, including counselling, financial support, and legal advice
A fantastic working environment, with a team that works together for the benefit of the children in our schools
The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children every day

Application Details

We strongly encourage early applications as we may close the advert before the deadline. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed - to arrange one, please contact Natalie McKenzie, School Business Lead.

Early application is advised, as we may interview and appoint before the closing date.

Flying High Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Safeguarding

Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. Our aim is to ensure that every member of our team feels respected, supported, and able to thrive.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.