- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 2085 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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Administration Assistant
More than one location, The Education Alliance4 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
25 September 2026 at 9am
Date listed
21 September 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
- £22,793.07 per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
What are we looking for?
We are looking for an individual who has:
- Excellent organisational skills
- A good eye for detail as well as
- A good standard of education including literacy and numeracy at GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent,
- Excellent ICT skills
- Experience of working in a busy office environment in an administrative role
Full details of our requirements can be found in the person specification.
What the school offers its staff
In addition to we offer you?
- Access to our staff benefits platform which includes big brand discounts and other financial incentives including a cycle to work scheme offering discounted bike purchases
- Ethical leadership, professional trust and autonomy and a caring ethos in which everyone is valued and respected.
- Family friendly policies, including sector leading Maternity, Adoption and Neonatal care pay offers.
- Opportunities for flexible working
- Membership of the East Riding Pension Scheme with benefits including secure earnings linked pension and a lump sum death grant of three times your salary
- Well-being support including discounted East Riding gym membership; free annual flu vaccinations; refund of the cost of the annual NHS prescription prepayment certificate; access to a free employee assistance scheme 24/7 with advice on a wide range of practical issues ranging from legal information and consumer issues to specialist counselling and access to a Virtual GP service.
- A programme of training and development and career pathways for colleagues wanting to progress
Further information about the job
We are looking for an organised and detail orientated individual to join the team at South Hunsley School and Sixth Form as an Administration Assistant who will play a key role in providing comprehensive and effective administrative and customer service support.
The working hours are up to 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday during the school term. You will also be paid for an additional 89 hours per year, which enables you to attend team meetings and training and development that sits outside your normal working hours. You will also be required to work some days during the school holidays. Your actual salary will be £22,793.07 per annum, and this is paid in 12 equal instalments over the year so even when it is the summer holidays, you continue to receive the same payment that month. If you are interested in working on a part time basis, please get in touch and we are happy to explore this further with you. We are also happy to consider a job share.
Why choose us?
You will work as a part of our friendly and dedicated corporate services team to provide a reception service and practical administration service to support the communications and functions of the school. This will include dealing with a range of enquiries through telephone and email including: Microsoft office and bespoke software systems, e.g. Arbor. In addition, to provide administration services including: reprographics, arranging travel, room bookings, and to support school events.
Here at South Hunsley we passionately believe in the limitless potential of every member of our school community. We want everyone to be happy, confident and successful so we can all achieve more than we think is possible. We can promise support, care, encouragement and respect as well as really enjoyable and rewarding working and learning environment. We are genuinely committed to our students and our staff, and we do everything we can to ensure every child receives the care and guidance they need to thrive. We are proud of our school and would welcome the opportunity to give you a tour, so please don’t hesitate to contact Freya Dobson (HR Officer) on 01482 631208 or by email via Freya.Dobson@southhunsley.org.uk if you would like to visit or find out more.
In addition to we offer you?
- Access to our staff benefits platform which includes big brand discounts and other financial incentives including a cycle to work scheme offering discounted bike purchases
- Ethical leadership, professional trust and autonomy and a caring ethos in which everyone is valued and respected.
- Family friendly policies, including sector leading Maternity, Adoption and Neonatal care pay offers.
- Opportunities for flexible working
- Membership of the East Riding Pension Scheme with benefits including secure earnings linked pension and a lump sum death grant of three times your salary
- Well-being support including discounted East Riding gym membership; free annual flu vaccinations; refund of the cost of the annual NHS prescription prepayment certificate; access to a free employee assistance scheme 24/7 with advice on a wide range of practical issues ranging from legal information and consumer issues to specialist counselling and access to a Virtual GP service.
- A programme of training and development and career pathways for colleagues wanting to progress
What are we looking for?
We are looking for an individual who has:
- Excellent organisational skills
- A good eye for detail as well as
- A good standard of education including literacy and numeracy at GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent,
- Excellent ICT skills
- Experience of working in a busy office environment in an administrative role
Full details of our requirements can be found in the person specification.
Applicant Information
If you require an application in an alternative format, please contact Freya Dobson, HR Officer on Freya.Dobson@southhunsley.org.uk or 01482 631208.
All applications must be received by no later than 9am on Friday 25th September 2026.
We look forward to receiving your application and we will contact you once your application has been reviewed.
The Education Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to appointment and we undertake an online check, in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 guidance.
The Education Alliance’s Child Protection Policy can be accessed at: https://theeducationalliance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Child-Protection-Policy.pdf
Commitment to safeguarding
The Education Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service will be sought prior to appointment, and we undertake an online check on all shortlisted candidates, in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
The Education Alliance’s Child Protection Policy can be accessed at: https://theeducationalliance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Child-Protection-Policy.pdf
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About The Education Alliance
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- recruitment@theeducationalliance.org.uk
The Education Alliance (TEAL) is a family of 12 schools and a SCITT in Yorkshire with a shared purpose:
We are here to make great schools and happier, stronger communities so that people have better lives.
Our work is grounded in a shared set of values that underpin how we behave, how we lead and how we connect across our schools.
We serve with integrity:
- Focussing on young people to inform our decisions
- Prioritising collaboration to do our best work
- Committing to excellence in all that we do
This commitment to inclusion extends to our staff culture. TEAL is a friendly and welcoming place to work. Knowing that we all benefit when everyone feels valued and that they belong, and where our work is rewarding and manageable, leaders do all they can to reduce levels of stress and anxiety in the organisation. We believe people want to do a good job and create a culture where openness, professional trust and kindness are the norm.
School Details
South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College
Arranging a visit to The Education Alliance
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@theeducationalliance.org.uk.
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