9 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    13 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    4 March 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Administration, HR, data and finance

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time: Monday - Thursday 8.00am - 4.00pm, Friday 8.00am - 3.30pm (1/2 hour lunchbreak)

Contract type

Fixed term - up to 1 Year

Actual salary

£21,932

What skills and experience we're looking for

Inspires MAT are seeking an exceptional Administrator to work in our busy school office. Please note that this is a fixed term contract to cover the absence of a substantive postholder.

Templars Academy is a school that displays excellent team ethos, individual support, professional development and wonderful children to lead. We require someone who is committed, enthusiastic, organised and highly motivated.

We firmly believe in supporting every staff member in their well-being and career development – ensuring we provide the best provision for all our team.

Applicants should have good word processing skills and be computer literate (Word, Excel and Publisher) with knowledge of SIMS desirable. It is an expectation that candidates hold GCSE grades A- C, or equivalent, in both Maths and English.

You should have good interpersonal skills and be first aid trained or willing to undertake a First Aid course.

Working in the front office, this position is the first point of call for visitors, so a cheerful personality is a must. We strive to build excellent relationships with our parents, pupils and the wider school community, so the ability to listen and the desire to help are also essential to the role.

The individual must have the ability to work under their own initiative and be able to work calmly under pressure. He/she must also be organised in their working practices, whilst understanding the need for tasks to be put aside when something needing more immediate attention arises. Confidentiality is of paramount importance


What the school offers its staff


Well behaved and friendly children


Supportive and professional working team

Staff well being service

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

Inspires Multi-Academy Trust are committed to:
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development, of children and young people;
promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued;
promoting the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs;
and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share this commitment.
and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share this commitment.

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)

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Templars Academy

School type
Academy, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
406 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
Ofsted report
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Templars Academy is part of the Inspires Multi-academy Trust, a primary-only multi-academy trust with 5 schools forming the MAT.

Templars Academy is located on the Cressing Road in Witham, Essex. Our large fenced site benefits from excellent facilities. This includes two school buildings, each with disabled access and toilets, a disabled car parking space close by, and their own halls. We have extensive landscaped grounds, a fully air-conditioned ICT suite and a well stocked library.

The staff and children thoroughly enjoy working together across the school sites. We are constantly seeking to improve the learning experiences for children and have created a curriculum which captures their interest inline with the current national curriculum.

Our innovative and exciting curriculum is thoughtfully designed to cater to the diverse needs of all our pupils. We strive to create engaging learning experiences that inspire curiosity and foster a love for learning. By equipping our children with the necessary skills and knowledge, we empower them to reach their full potential and prepare them for the challenges of the future.

We are a two form entry school, with a maximum number on roll of 420. We also benefit from a 26 place nursery class for 3-4 year olds and a 12 place nursery class for 2-3 year olds.

Arranging a visit to Templars Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email HR@inspiresmat.co.uk.

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