18 days remaining to apply

  • Closing date

    9 January 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    22 December 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Administration, HR, data and finance

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£27,944.00 - £32,016.00 Annually (FTE) Actual Pay £24,973 to £28,612

Administrator job summary

Mossbourne Fobbing Academy seeks to appoint an Administrator

Mossbourne Federation is the realisation of Sir Clive Bourne’s dream to provide the children of Hackney with an outstanding education. Built on a formula of high expectations, doing the simple things right, and the belief that all children can succeed, Mossbourne offers an environment where all learners, regardless of ability, benefit from innovative and enlightened approaches to teaching and learning. Our calm working atmosphere creates well-rounded individuals who excel in the arts, on the sporting field, and academically.

In 2025, our 20th anniversary year, we are delighted to have expanded to include three Thurrock schools in our Federation. We now consist of seven academies:

Mossbourne Community Academy (MCA) secondary and sixth form, Hackney

Mossbourne Fobbing Academy (MFA) secondary and sixth form, Thurrock

Mossbourne Herd Lane Academy (MHLA) primary, Thurrock

Mossbourne Parkside Academy (MPA) primary, Hackney

Mossbourne Port Side Academy (MPSA) secondary, Thurrock

Mossbourne Riverside Academy (MRA) primary, Hackney

Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy (MVPA) secondary, Hackney

To assist in the maintenance of the Academy’s computerised database information.

To provide administrative support to the Federation.

To update and maintain the relevant Academy calendar.

To be responsible for the production of reports, letters, newsletters and other publication materials as and when required.

To assist with general office duties including the handling of incoming and outgoing post, telephone enquiries dealing with

queries as far as possible and referring to other members of staff as necessary.

To make full and appropriate use of the ICT at the Academy and develop computer aided administration which supports the

work of the Academy.

To establish and maintain good relationships with students, parents/carers, colleagues, contractors and other professionals.

To provide efficient administrative support to the SLT.

To collate, amend and update pupil files and reports including the MIS.

To provide First Aid support as required (subject to training and certification).

To establish best practice within the team/office.

To evaluate and improve your own practice, which may lead to improvements in the day-to -day running of the Academy

and take responsibility for personal professional development.

To maintain professional portfolio of evidence to support the Performance Management process.

To be responsible for sending text messages to parents as directed by SLT.

Maintaining, advising on and updating Parent Pay.

To support Reprographics and Reception as required.

To attend Academy events as required.

To perform other duties, including covering the essential work of absent colleagues in all federation academies,

commensurate with the grading of the post, as directed by the Line Manager.

To attend training sessions and meetings as required.

To be flexible within the broad remit of the post.

To ensure compliance within the Academy of data protection regulations.

Deal with confidential data, material and issues appropriately.

Maintain accurate records and filing systems.

To carry out fire warden duties as instructed.

To fulfil reasonable job requests made by the Principal or a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT

Working for a Mossbourne Federation Academy means being part of a community of exceptional practitioners. Colleagues are warm, welcoming, and supportive of each other. As one of the country’s leading federations, staff expectations are high. The Mossbourne Federation engages with, and supports its workforce, thus creating an inspirational working environment which nurtures the development of personal and professional excellence.

Federation staff are rewarded through the comprehensive package of benefits listed in our Federation Recruitment Brochure, including:

Private healthcare, to support health and wellbeing, fully paid by the Federation

Early finish on Friday - secondary academies

Hybrid working for planning and preparation time - primary academies

The Mossbourne Allowance*

Free lunches*

Free staff fitness classes and/or use of onsite gym - secondary academies

Cycle to work and season ticket loan schemes

Discounts at local restaurants

Discounted gym membership with the ability to spread membership costs

Saturday and holiday paid programme

Special leave scheme (additional paid time off)

Staff appreciation awards and events

First rate professional development and career opportunities

Financial support for career development*

‘Introduction Bonus’ for current staff*

Remuneration for exam board marking*

Tea, coffee and refreshments provided for staff throughout the week

*Terms and conditions apply for some benefits

If you are passionate about innovative education, have a commitment to personal excellence and are ready for a new challenge, we welcome your application.

Please note that CVs or incomplete application forms will not be considered. All other applications will be considered; however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Mossbourne Federation reserves the right to close adverts earlier than the stated deadline.

At Mossbourne Federation, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We do not discriminate in recruitment or during employment based on any protected characteristic or aspect of individual identity. We have committed to becoming an Anti-Racist organisation and we welcome individuals with the ethos and energy to help us achieve this goal.

The Mossbourne Federation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

You can follow us on LinkedIn at - https://www.linkedin.com/company/mossbourne-federation/

Find more about working with Mossbourne Federation in our Federation Recruitment and Employee Experience Brochures.

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

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.

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About Mossbourne Fobbing Academy

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
1021 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
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School location

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