Administration Assistant

Edenthorpe Hall Primary Academy, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 2LS

20 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  29 June 2026

• Closing date

  31 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  5 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,185.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (FTE) Pro rata salary £21,829 - £22,525 per annum

Administration Assistant job summary

Administration Assistant

Edenthorpe Hall Primary Academy

Salary: £21,829 - £22,525
Contract: Term Time Only
Hours: 37 hours per week
Start Date: 29th June 2026
Closing Date: 31st May 2026

About Us

Edenthorpe Hall Primary Academy is a welcoming and inclusive school at the heart of the Edenthorpe community in Doncaster. We are committed to ensuring that every child thrives academically, socially, and emotionally through a rich curriculum, strong pastoral support, and high aspirations. Our ethos centres on opportunity, positivity, and a ‘can-do’ attitude, enabling all pupils to achieve their very best in a nurturing and inspiring environment.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Administration Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated team. This is a pivotal role within the academy, supporting the efficient day-to-day running of the school and providing a professional service to staff, pupils, and parents.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative and clerical support across the school
• Act as a first point of contact on reception, offering a welcoming and professional service
• Manage communications across the academy, including with parents and carers
• Support the organisation of school trips, events, and wider school activities
• Input and maintain accurate records, including purchase orders and MIS systems
• Provide administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team
• Assist with recruitment administration and onboarding processes
• Support school operations, including fire drills, communications, and general organisation
• Contribute to maintaining a safe, organised, and efficient school environment

What We Are Looking For

• Strong administrative and organisational skills with attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and a professional, friendly manner
• The ability to prioritise tasks and manage competing demands effectively
• A proactive, flexible approach to work and a willingness to support the wider school
• Experience of working in a busy administrative environment (school experience desirable)
• A commitment to supporting positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families
• Knowledge of school systems such as CPOMS and Bromcom would be advantageous
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive and collaborative team
• Work in a school committed to inclusion, development, and high standards
• Access to professional development opportunities within Astrea Academy Trust
• Contribution to the Local Government Pension Scheme

Visit Edenthorpe Hall

We strongly encourage candidates whose skills and experience match what we are looking for to visit Edenthorpe Hall Primary Academy to gain a real insight into our welcoming environment and dedicated team.

To arrange a visit, please contact us at admin@astreaedenthorpehall.org and we will be delighted to support you.

Commitment to Safeguarding and EDI:

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory background checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check. We value diversity and welcome applications from underrepresented groups. As a Disability Confident employer, we provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure all candidates can fully demonstrate their abilities.

In line with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and the statutory Code of Practice, the Trust requires all public-facing post holders to demonstrate fluent English. Within a school setting, this applies to all roles that involve direct or indirect interaction with pupils, parents, or members of the public.

Flexible Interview Dates:

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, so don't miss out on this exciting opportunity. Please note that interview dates are flexible, and the academy reserves the right to interview shortlisted candidates during the application window.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to our dynamic and forward-thinking team, apply today and be a part of our mission to create a positive impact!

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

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Posts are subject to enhanced DBS checks. For further details on the recruitment process, please review our Recruitment Pack. This can be found attached to each vacancy or requested by emailing recruitment@astreaacademytrust.org 

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Edenthorpe Hall Primary Academy

• School type: Academies, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 198 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Edenthorpe Hall Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/edenthorpe-hall-primary-academy

At Edenthorpe Hall, our curriculum has been developed to ensure that children enjoy their learning and are curious about the world around them. We give children of all abilities every opportunity to develop their academic, social, emotional and physical aspects of learning. We encourage and support our children to become resilient and confident, which will help them accept and welcome challenges. We provide our children with a wide range of opportunities and plenty of memorable moments.

We are a small school organised in single age classes and pride ourselves on our family feel. Our curriculum is exciting, relevant and broad so that we are equipping our children with the knowledge and skills to fulfil their future ambitions. We constantly seek to open up every possible opportunity for them and the wellbeing of every member of our school family is at the heart of everything we do.

Pupil numbers continue to grow at the school on the basis of our good reputation in the local area. The staff at Edenthorpe Hall are always friendly, enthusiastic and supportive and together we will continue to build on the positive and supportive partnership with parents.

We look forward to seeing you at our academy soon.

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