24 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    5 January 2026 at 3pm

  • Date listed

    12 December 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Administration, HR, data and finance

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time: Hours: 37.5 hours per week (8:00am - 4:00pm), Term Time + 5 Inset Days. Permanent.

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

22737 - 23114

Pay scale

NJC Grade D, Scale Points 3 - 4 (FTE Salary: £22,737 - £23,114 subject to pro rata)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The administration team provides the first point of contact for staff, pupils, families and visitors to the school. The ability to keep a cool head under pressure is essential, as is a friendly and professional approach with all staff, children, parents and visitors alike. The successful applicant will have experience of working in a busy office within an educational setting. Arbor experience and an excellent level of IT skills are desirable, attention to detail is essential.

Reporting directly to the school Office Manager and Leadership Team, the Administrator is responsible for undertaking administrative and organisational processes as required, ensuring all administrative aspects of the school run efficiently through effective working practices.

What the school offers its staff

  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • On-site parking
  • Sick pay

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.

Administrator

Start Date:January 2026

Pay:NJC Grade D, Scale Points 3 - 4 (FTE Salary: £22,737 - £23,114 subject to pro rata)

Hours:37.5 hours per week (8:00am - 4:00pm), Term Time + 5 Inset Days

This is a permanent role.

We have an exciting opportunity for an administrator who is looking to join our motivated and committed team. We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual who will bring organisation and commitment to this role, ensuring all duties are completed to the highest standard. You will need to be personable and have good communication skills.

In addition to the opportunity to work in a friendly, forward-thinking school we offer:

  • Knowledgeable and dedicated staff
  • High-quality, well-resourced learning environments with a fully resourced foundation curriculum (Lion Learning Pathways)
  • Excellent professional development and career progression opportunities
  • A caring and collaborative whole-school community which is culturally diverse and inclusive
  • A commitment to well being
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Employee Reward Scheme

If you are interested in applying for this position, please follow the link to our application pack https://www.lionacademytrust.net/recruitment/vacancies-all email

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Kayleigh Dalton, Operations Manager at; kayleigh@lionacademytrust.net

CV’s that are submitted without a fully completed Lion Academy Trust application form WILL NOT be considered for shortlisting.

Closing date for applications is: 05/01/2026

Interviews are expected to be held: 12/01/2026

Lion Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will require two positive references from current and previous employers. The position is subject to an enhanced DBS and completion of a medical check.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Commitment to safeguarding

Lion Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children.
The successful candidate will require two positive references from current and previous employers. The position is subject to an enhanced DBS and medical checks.

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 Olympic Primary

School type
Academy, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
359 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01933 677300

Do you want to work in a school that OFSTED 2023 says this about:
Staff are very proud to work at Olympic Primary. They recognise that the school has improved considerably since it was taken over by Lion Academy Trust.
Classrooms are calm, purposeful place where pupils can focus on their learning.
Staff adapt lessons to meet the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). These changes ensure that pupils with SEND learn the full curriculum.

Arranging a visit to Olympic Primary

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email kayleigh@lionacademytrust.net.

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