Administration Assistant

Queensmead Primary Academy, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 1PF

24 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 27 or sooner

• Closing date

  29 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  5 November 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: £15,019.00 - £15,255.00 Annually (Actual) GAT 3, 25 hours per week, 39 weeks per year.

Administration Assistant job summary

We are looking for a friendly, organised and reliable individual to join our team here at Queensmead Primary Academy.

Working hours are Monday - Friday, 11am - 4:30pm, term time only.

The successful candidate will:

• play an important role in supporting the smooth running of the school office,
• be the first point of contact for parents and visitors both face to face and on the telephone,
• support with our afterschool care provision,
• undertake a range of administrative duties for both our school office and Trust finance team,
• assist with the maintainence of the academy website and social media accounts.

We are looking for candidates who:

• have exceptional organisational skills,
• can stay calm and remain professional under pressure,
• are able to work on their own initiative,
• are reliable and a team player,
• have knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook,
• hold a First Aid qualification qualification or be prepared to take part in First Aid training.

If you think you have what it takes to join our busy, fast paced office where everyday is different - we look forward to hearing from you!

About us:

Queensmead Primary Academy is a vibrant and caring Ofsted rated 'Good' school filled with wonderful pupils and a commited and enthusiastic team who strive to provide quality experiences to enhance pupils' lives.

'Pupils' behaviour and their attitudes to learning are excellent. It is a positive and ambitious place to learn' - Ofsted 2024

In return we have multiple benefits for our talented and highly valued people:

Alongside nationally agreed terms and conditions, we offer a generous benefits package. Here's a selection of what's on offer to our people in recognition of the huge difference they make to our children, their families and the communities we serve.

• Access to Benefit Hub - the world’s largest discount marketplace
• A free Wellbeing Gateway platform and mobile app
• A free, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - confidential & compassionate support when you need it
• Lease a brand‑new or pre‑loved hybrid vehicle through our Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
• Train & qualify as a Mental Health First Aider. We aim to have a qualified Mental Health First Aider in each academy
• Supporting your professional development through CPD, Apprenticeships, Upskilling and Professional Review
• Generous public sector pension schemes for everyone
• Eye tests & Spectacles Discount
• Family friendly policies and time off for dependants
• Dedicated ECT support programme
• Access to savings in childcare costs
• Generous annual leave allocation
• Automatic pay progression
• Free parking on all sites
• Principles on workload & directed time for teaching staff
• Professional Supervision for Academy Leaders

If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.

The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.

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 Queensmead Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 370 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Queensmead Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/queensmead-primary-academy

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