Administrative Assistant
Woodlands Primary Academy, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 8QQ13 days remaining to apply
Job start date
5 October 2026
Closing date
20 September 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
7 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 19.5 (up to 20.5) hours, 40 weeks. Tues, Wed, Fri 08:30 - 15:30 (30 minute unpaid lunch) with potential to work until 16:00 on two days per week.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Scale C, points 3-4 £24,796 - £25,185 (actual £11,528 - £11,709)
What skills and experience we're looking for
About You:
Woodlands Primary Academy are seeking an organised, approachable, and proactive Administrative Assistant to join our dedicated team. You’ll be the first point of contact for families and visitors, so a warm, professional manner is essential. You show initiative, are solution-focused, and bring fresh ideas to improve processes and procedures. A good understanding of safeguarding is vital, as is your ability to handle sensitive situations with care and discretion. If you're confident using office systems, thrive in a busy environment, and enjoy being at the heart of a supportive school community.
Our Ideal candidate will have:
- GCSE English and Maths, minimum Grade 4 or equivalent
- Experience in working with children and young people
- Understanding of the significance of highly effective school administration
- Effective use of IT and highly effective organisational skills
- Experience in dealing with and managing first aid incidents
What the school offers its staff
About the Office Team:
At Woodlands Primary Academy, the office team is a dynamic group of individuals with a wide range of experiences and backgrounds. They work closely together throughout the school day, supporting each other and the wider school community with warmth, professionalism, and a shared sense of purpose. They make the most of each other’s strengths - whether managing busy front-of-house moments, supporting outdoor learning, or keeping essential systems running behind the scenes. Their strong teamwork, commitment to the pupils, and supportive culture reflect the values that make the school such a special place to be.
About Woodlands Primary Academy:
Woodlands is a popular school with a growing reputation for the quality of education it provides. Most of our children start with us in Nursery and continue their journey to the end of year 6. At Woodlands, we are proud to nurture a vibrant, inclusive and values-driven school community where every child is recognised, supported and inspired to thrive.
We foster respect, responsibility and resilience in our pupils, encouraging them to be thoughtful, independent learners with a strong work ethic and a deep sense of social responsibility. Our creative curriculum, high expectations and stimulating learning environment ensure that all children, regardless of background or ability, are given the opportunity to achieve outstanding outcomes.
We work in close partnership with families and the wider community, sending a clear and sustained message to every child: you are important, and your contribution matters. To find out more please visit ourwebsite.
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 ourTrust websiteto explore how we support our staff and discover more about our mission, values, and opportunities.
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 NorfolkHR@creativeeducationtrust.org.uk, and we'll be delighted to assist you. Want to stay connected?Join our Talent Pool hereand 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.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Creative Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake relevant safeguarding checks in line with the Government safer recruitment guidelines.
This post will come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.
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 Woodlands Primary Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 458 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- tierney.webb@lynngroveacademy.org.uk
About our school
Our school is within easy travelling distance from Norwich, Suffolk and surrounding areas
We are a friendly, successful and vibrant two-form entry primary school situated on a large well -resourced site with an impressive outdoor environment.
We achieved GOOD judgements in all areas of our OFSTED inspection in 2017 and our team continue to set high standards and expectations for children’s academic achievements as well as offering a supportive, caring and creative learning environment.
Our children enjoy weekly Bushcraft sessions in our wonderful woodland area and all children enjoy a creative music and PE curriculum led by specialist teachers. The school benefits from good support from parents and the local community.
Arranging a visit to Woodlands Primary Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email tierney.webb@lynngroveacademy.org.uk.
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