Administration Assistant

Ormiston South Parade Academy, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, DN31 1TU

40 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  By Agreement

• Closing date

  20 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  2 March 2026

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: £21,328.00 - £21,328.00 Annually (Actual)

Administration Assistant job summary

Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more

Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.

We are looking for a dedicated and organised Administration Assistant to join our academy team. You will be a reliable and hard-working team player with strong written and verbal communication skills.

As Administration Assistant you will support the office in providing the administrative function of the Academy. This role has responsibility for the general admin and will also administer the registers and DFE returns for the government's free breakfast scheme, which will run alongside our established Wraparound provision.

The post is offered working 37 hours per week, 39 working weeks per year (term time plus 1 week to include personal development days). Experience working within a school environment and using Arbor are desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.

About our Academy

Ormiston South Parade Academy is a vibrant and modern primary academy (ages 2-11) where every child is supported to thrive and believe in their potential. We provide rich enrichment opportunities—clubs, trips and residentials—that inspire curiosity and help pupils become confident, well-rounded individuals. Our staff team is a forward thinking, vibrant group of people committed to helping our pupils achieve their very best. You will be required to support our exceptional and inspirational teachers and Early Years Practitioners to deliver the very best education possible.

Why work for Ormiston Academies Trust?

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach - they are our greatest asset.

We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning.

Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before - being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children - a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
• Being part of a team and community where you belong - receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
• A supportive environment to grow your career - an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits

Please see the job description for further information. You are welcome to contact us for an informal chat or to arrange a visit. Please contact Ruth Barber via email: pa-principal@osparade.co.uk

If you want to work with a great team of staff and pupil, and feel that you have the right skills, please apply before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date and close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found.

To apply for the position, please complete the application form linked above. Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

For more information about our academy please visit our website www.osparade.co.uk and read our fantastic Ofsted report.

The post is covered by Part 7 of the immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Ormiston South Parade Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity.

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children's Barred List.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

The Academy’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy https://osparade.co.uk/admin/wp-content/uploads/sites/42/2025/09/Child-Protection-and-Safeguarding.pdf

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.

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 Ormiston South Parade Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 554 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ormiston South Parade Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ormiston-south-parade-academy

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