Administrative Assistant
The Hart School, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 2UE16 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2027
Closing date
8 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
23 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time, term time: Term-time only, Mon to Thurs 8am to 4pm, Fri 8am to 3.30pm
Contract type
- Fixed term - 12 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- Grade 4, SCP 4-6 (£22,374 to £23,089 per annum actual salary)
What skills and experience we're looking for
About You:
The Hart School is seeking to appoint a highly motivated Administrative Assistant who will work closely with other members of the Admin Team to provide administrative support across the school.
Our Ideal candidate will have:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience of working in an administrative environment
- The ability to deal with face-to-face and telephone enquiries professionally and effectively
- Excellent IT skills
About the Admin Team:
The school’s Administration Team plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the school. The team of 5 work under the guidance of the PA to the Principal, and act as a first point of contact for parents, pupils, staff and visitors. The team provide a welcoming and supportive service, working in a busy and varied environment.
What the school offers its staff
About Hart School:
At The Hart School, our guiding belief is simple yet powerful: “We Can, We Will, We Do.” This vision is brought to life through our core values - happiness, ambition, resilience, and tolerance - which shape every aspect of school life. We are proud to nurture confident, well-rounded individuals who are not only academically successful but also ready to make a positive impact in the wider world.
We are passionate about delivering an inclusive and high-quality education for every student, regardless of background or ability. Our broad and balanced curriculum - both academic and enrichment-based - is designed to unlock potential, inspire curiosity, and prepare students for their next steps in life as capable, valued members of society.
Beyond the classroom, we offer a vibrant programme of extracurricular activities that enrich student life and support personal development. From sports teams and performing arts to STEM clubs, leadership opportunities, and community projects, students are encouraged to explore their interests, build new skills, and form lasting friendships. These experiences play a vital role in helping our young people grow into confident, capable individuals. To find out more please visit our website.
About Creative Education Trust:
Creative Education Trust is a growing network of 17 schools, educating over 13,500 children and young people across England. Since 2010, we’ve worked in partnership with communities to deliver an education that inspires ambition, promotes equity, and unlocks opportunity for every learner.
We believe every child has talent, every community has strength, and every school can be a place where excellence thrives. Our curriculum is rich, broad, and inclusive - designed to build knowledge, nurture creativity, and prepare students for the future.
We are united by a shared purpose: to transform lives through education. Our schools are places where students feel safe, supported, and empowered to lead their own lives with confidence. Through collaboration, high expectations, and purposeful leadership, we ensure that success is both expected and achieved - together.
Visit our Trust website to explore how we support our staff and discover more about our mission, values, and opportunities.
Further information about the job
Ready to Join Us?
Submit your application directly through our website. We warmly welcome visits to our school, and if you'd like to arrange a visit or confidential conversation with the Line Manager, our friendly HR/Recruitment team is here to help. Reach out to us at recruitment@creativeeducationtrust.org.uk, and we'll be delighted to assist you. Want to stay connected? Join our Talent Pool here and be the first to hear about future opportunities.
Essential Information:
Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility.
All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview.
The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, separate Barred List Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Hart School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have to undertake relevant safeguarding checks.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About The Hart School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1157 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- The Hart School website
- Email address
- claire.bradley@hartschool.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01889 802440
The Hart School an oversubscribed school that is situated in a pleasant residential area on the edge of Cannock Chase. We offer a stimulating environment that enables every learner to progress and flourish.
Our aims are clear: we want to enable every student ‘to be the best that they can be’, to thrive and meet or exceed their potential and to develop an enjoyment and passion for learning. We are a community school and proud of our Ofsted Good status.
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