Administrative Assistant
Unicorn Primary School, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 3AL23 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Autumn Term 2026
Closing date
16 August 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
22 July 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
- £8,807.09 Annually (Actual) Bromley Localised Pay Scale Grade BR5
Administrative Assistant job summary
Administrative Assistant - Unicorn Primary School
Hours: 2 days per week (Monday & Tuesday) | 7.2 hours per day | 39 weeks per year
Salary: BR5 (Point 13) £25,703 FTE - £8,807.09 actual salary
Are you organised, welcoming and passionate about supporting children and families?
We are seeking a friendly and efficient Administrative Assistant to join our busy school office at Unicorn Primary School. As the first point of contact for parents, visitors and pupils, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the school and providing excellent customer service to our school community.
The successful candidate will have:
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
- The ability to work calmly under pressure and manage competing priorities.
- A professional, positive and confidential approach.
- Previous administrative experience (school-based experience is desirable).
In return, we offer a supportive and welcoming team environment and the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our pupils and families.
About the Trust
Mosaic Schools Learning Trust is an inclusive and values‑driven Trust, committed to delivering the very best educational experience for every child, every day. Each of our schools is unique, bringing its own strengths and expertise to benefit the wider learning community, and we actively promote individuality within a culture of intentional collaboration.
Our work is underpinned by a strong moral purpose and our shared values of being respectful, resilient, and resourceful. We are passionate about diversity and recognise that everyone brings something unique to their role, regardless of any protected characteristics. We are committed to equality, fairness, and non‑discrimination across all recruitment and employment practices.
Safeguarding and Employment Checks
Mosaic Schools Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, along with other relevant pre‑employment checks, including an online search. References will be requested prior to interview for shortlisted candidates where possible and permitted.
The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy earlier than advertised should sufficient applications be received; early applications are therefore encouraged.
What We Can Offer You
We recognise the importance of professional recognition, job satisfaction, and work-life balance, and we offer:
- Genuine investment in professional development and future career progression
- Opportunities to contribute to Trust‑wide initiatives within a forward‑thinking organisation
- Peer‑to‑peer networking, collaboration, and challenge in a supportive environment
- Supportive and engaged Governors, Trustees, and a professional Central Team
- Engaged parents and proactive PTAs
- A comprehensive staff reward and wellbeing package
We are a passionate and committed team, united by a shared vision and determination to do what’s right for children. If you share our values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Together, we can shape a future where every child thrives.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Unicorn Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 415 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
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