9 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    25 January 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    16 January 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Administration, HR, data and finance

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: Monday to Friday 8-4 Term time only plus 5 inset days

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£24,796.00 - £25,185.00

Pay scale

NJC Grade D 3-4

What skills and experience we're looking for

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.

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

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 wellbeing

  • Employee Assistance Programme

  • Employee Reward Scheme

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.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please follow the link to our application pack https://www.lionacademytrust.net/currentvacancies/Administrator-2 or email Rebekah Parker, Office Manager for further information via r.parker1@ruskinacademy.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: 25th January 2026

Interviews are expected to be held: w/c 26th January 2026

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

The successful candidate will require two positive references from current and previous employers. The position is subject to an enhanced DBS and medical checks.

The Lion Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children.

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 Ruskin Academy

School type
Academy, ages 7 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
250 pupils enrolled
Age range
7 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01933 381600

Ruskin Academy are an inclusive, caring school in Wellingborough where every child matters. We recognise that all children have talents and abilities to celebrate, and part of our role is to help children to discover these. We challenge and develop our children to become curious, autonomous learners who are inspired and stimulated through a rich and varied curriculum that is appropriate to their individual needs. We develop children’s learning skills and, by setting high expectations and exacting standards, we prepare our children to flourish, and have high self-esteem and self-belief.

Arranging a visit to Ruskin Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email r.parker1@ruskinacademy.net.

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