Administration Assistant
Horninglow Primary School, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 0SW3 days remaining to apply
Start date details
asap
Closing date
18 September 2026 at 9am
Date listed
15 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full time equivalent salary
- £26,427.00 - £27,274.00 Annually (FTE) £22,249.30 - £22,962.40 for the hours advertised
Administration Assistant job summary
About this Role
The Candidate
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Administration Assistant to join our welcoming primary school team.
As the first point of contact for pupils, parents, visitors and staff, you will play an important role in creating a warm, professional and welcoming environment within our school.
The role will include:
- Providing a friendly and professional reception service to parents, pupils, staff and visitors
- Answering telephone calls and responding to enquiries
- Maintaining accurate school records and carrying out general administrative duties
- Managing correspondence, emails and school communications
- Supporting attendance and pupil administration
- Assisting with the smooth day-to-day running of the school office
- Maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information appropriately
- Supporting the Headteacher and school staff with administrative tasks
We are looking for someone who:
- Is friendly, approachable and professional
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Is well organised and able to prioritise a busy workload
- Has good IT and administrative skills
- Can work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Demonstrates discretion and understands the importance of confidentiality
- Has a positive attitude and enjoys working with children and families
- Ideally has previous experience in a school or administrative/reception environment
Why Work for Affinity?
At Affinity, we pride ourselves on being a great place to work, a workplace where everyone belongs, progresses, and thrives. We recognise that our colleagues are our greatest asset, and we are committed to ensuring they feel valued, supported, and empowered.
As a Trust, we are privileged to employ inspirational people who make a positive difference every day. In return, we continually strengthen our offer of a supportive, inclusive, and ambitious working environment, one that promotes mental and physical wellbeing, builds confidence, and fosters pride across our organisation.
Our People Strategy
Our People Strategy is built around three core pillars:
Belongs - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We cultivate an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity, champions equality, and ensures all staff feel respected, valued, and genuinely part of our community.
Progresses - Staff Development and CPD
Our Professional Growth Model empowers colleagues to take ownership of their development. Our strong investment in CPD sets us apart and ensures every colleague has the opportunity to grow and succeed.
Thrives - Wellbeing
We know that mental and physical wellbeing are essential to feeling supported and performing well. That’s why we place strong emphasis on creating an environment where colleagues feel healthy, valued, and able to thrive.
What are the Benefits of Joining Affinity?
- Investment in your professional development and CPD through our Professional Growth Model
- Removal of performance-related pay
- A commitment to dignity and respect in the workplace
- Opportunities for collaborative working through leadership and staff networks
- A Trust-wide approach to reducing workload
- Wellbeing initiatives supported by our Wellbeing Champion Network
- One dedicated wellbeing day per academic year
In addition to these core benefits, we also provide an excellent wider package that includes:
- Employee Assistance Programme and mental health support services
- Access to Benenden Health’s self-pay private healthcare service
- Discounted gym membership with Everyone Active
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Eye care vouchers
- Flu vaccination vouchers
- Generous pension schemes through Teachers Pensions and the Local Government Pension Scheme
Additional Information:
Please note that we do not hold a sponsorship licence and, therefore, are unable to employ individuals residing outside of the UK or candidates living within the UK who require continued sponsorship to work in the UK.
Please note: Completed applications should be received by 09:00am of the closing date. We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Please ensure to regularly check your junk/spam folder for any correspondence in relation to the progress of your application. Due to the volume of applications we receive, it is not policy to give individual feedback at this stage.
We welcome a broad range of perspectives with a commitment to equality of opportunity by recruiting a diverse workforce, and creating an inclusive environment and a culture of belonging for everyone in Affinity Learning Partnership. Therefore, we encourage applications from underrepresented communities irrespective of age, disability, race, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, marriage or civil partnership status, or neurodivergent status. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible through the recruitment process should this be required.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Horninglow Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 228 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Horninglow Primary is a part of Affinity Learning Partnership. We are a Multi Academy Trust currently based in Staffordshire and Derbyshire. We consist of three secondary academies and four primary academies.
Horninglow is a successful school. We pride ourselves on our commitment to providing all pupils with a quality education which develops the whole child. Our school is a happy, stimulating environment with a nurturing ethos. Our children tell us they love to learn here!
Our vision is to ensure that all the children and young people in our care have the opportunity to fulfil their potential through achieving highly, regardless of their ability or background.
At Horninglow Primary, we believe in working hard, being kind and choosing wisely. We are privileged to work in a community where we have a positive impact on children’s lives and futures every day.
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