Administrator

Admirals Academy, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2JT

22 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  7 December 2026

• Closing date

  11 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  20 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: Term-Time. Working Hours: 20. Fixed Term: 07/12/2026 to 21/07/2027
• Contract type: Fixed term - 21/07/2027
• Actual salary: £11,999- £12,190 actual per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Administrator to join our dedicated team. In this key role, you will support the smooth and effective running of the academy, helping to create an environment where every pupil can thrive. Working closely with the Operations Officer and wider academy staff, you will help manage information systems, coordinate administrative processes, and provide a welcoming and efficient service to our school community. Whether through administration, operations, pastoral support, or specialist services, your contribution will play an important part in supporting our mission to provide the highest quality education for all pupils.

About You

• English and Maths qualification to Level 2 (GCSE A-C), or experience for the role.
• Proven experience in a busy general office environment.
• Proven customer service experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
• Knowledge of Management Information Systems.
• Able to produce reports from systems.
• Able to deal with pressure and prioritisewith multiple deadlines.
• Ability to work flexibly outside normal hours if necessary.
• A commitment to safeguarding and supporting the wellbeing of pupils.

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Us?

At EMAT, you’ll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking Trust that invests in its people and we offer all employees:

• A leadership team who listen and act on feedback.
• High-quality CPD and clear career development pathways.
• A highly trained team to support learning.
• Wellbeing support, including access to employee assistance programmes.
• Family-friendly policies and flexible working opportunities.
• Being part of a Trust that values inclusion, diversity, and collaboration.
• Peace of mind with some of the most generous pension schemes in the job market.

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

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Admirals Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 201 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Admirals Academy website
• Email address: peopleadvisoryservices@eastern-mat.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/admirals-academy

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