Office Administrator

Scientia Academy, Burton-upon-Trent, DE13 0UF

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  13 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  29 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,614.00 - £26,847.00 Annually (FTE) NJC England & Wales, SCP 3 - 6

Office Administrator job summary

Start your next chapter with Scientia Academy and REAch2 Academy Trust.

We are looking for a friendly, organised and proactive Office Administrator to join our busy school office and play a key role in supporting the smooth running of our academy.

As the first point of contact for parents, carers, visitors, contractors, staff and children, you will be the welcoming face of our school. Working alongside the Office Coordinator, you will help ensure that our office operates efficiently, professionally and with warmth.

At Scientia Academy, you’ll be part of a community that is ambitious for its children and committed to providing the highest standards of education. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a school that embraces challenge, values teamwork and supports staff to grow.

The working hours for this role are 1.00 - 4.00pm Mon-Thurs & 1.00-3.30pm Fri

What We Offer

• Supportive, dynamic leadership that values your contribution

• Specialist teams for behaviour, curriculum and SEND

• Personalised mentoring and ongoing training

• A collaborative environment where you’re never facing challenges alone

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression

• A community that sees challenges as opportunities to grow

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking someone who is professional, approachable and able to thrive in a busy school environment. You will need:

• Experience in a general office or administrative role

• Confidence using Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel

• Experience of reception or front‑of‑house duties

• Strong spoken and written communication skills

• Excellent attention to detail

• Ability to write clear, professional emails and letters

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines

• Confidence working with a wide range of people

If you are committed, adaptable and ready to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

In return we can offer:

• A wide range of professional development opportunities,

• Personalised mentoring to help you grow in your role.

• A supportive environment where you're never alone in facing obstacles.

• A competitive salary,

• 29 days’ paid holiday (rising to 32 days after 5 years’ service) (pro rata for part-time or term-time only)

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme LGPS,

For further information about the role come and visit our school! To book your visit or for an informal discussion, please contact the school office. School visits are encouraged but are by appointment only.

Why Work with REAch2 Academy Trust?

Join REAch2 Academy Trust, one of the UK's largest primary academy trusts, with a mission to unlock the potential of every child, regardless of their background. Here’s why joining our team can be an exciting and fulfilling career choice:

• Excellence & Development: We prioritise high standards and offer extensive professional development and career growth opportunities.

• Supportive & Collaborative: Be part of a strong, collaborative community of over 60 schools where every voice is valued, and best practices are shared.

• Well-being Focus: We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer robust well-being support for all staff.

• Diversity & Inclusion: We celebrate diversity and believe that varied perspectives strengthen our schools.

• Innovation & Impact: Bring creativity to the classroom and make a real difference in children’s lives.

• Making a difference: Working with REAch2 means contributing to something bigger than yourself. You’ll be helping to shape the lives of young learners, making a meaningful impact on communities and future generations.

Join us to grow your career, collaborate with passionate educators, and make a lasting impact on future generations.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support your career and well-being:

• Generous Annual Leave: healthy work-life balance.

• Professional Development: Access diverse CPD and training opportunities to grow your skills.

• Flexible & Family-Friendly: We are committed to supporting flexible working and requests will be considered on an individual basis, including options such as part time, term-time, home working, and other options that work for both the employee and the Trust.  

• Exclusive Discounts: Benefit from Blue Light Card offers and employee perks.

• Well-being Support: Receive comprehensive well-being and employee assistance for you and your family.

Join REAch2 for a rewarding career with great benefits!

Safeguarding, Safer Recruitment and Data Protection 

At REAch2 we recognise that those who work in an academy are in a unique position in their care of children. The responsibility for all staff to safeguard pupils and promote their welfare, as stated in Section 175 of the Education Act (2002) is one that is central to our ethos, our policies and our actions. All children are deserving of the highest levels of care and safeguarding, regardless of their individual characteristics or circumstances, and we are committed to applying our policies to ensure effective levels of safeguarding and care are afforded to all our pupils.  

We will seek to recruit the best applicant for the job based on the abilities, qualifications, experience as measured against the job description and person specification. The recruitment and selection of staff will be conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for all successful candidates, including a Children's Barred List check if the role meets the criteria for regulated activity.

For more information about our safer recruitment processes, please click here for our Safer Recruitment Policy.

All information is stored securely, and any information supplied by unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed through a confidential waste system six months after the decision has been communicated, in accordance with our information and records retention policy. 

The Trust ensures all applicant data is stored and processed appropriately. For further details on how your information will be managed during the recruitment process please refer to our Privacy Notice for Job Applications.  

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

At REAch2 we recognise that those who work in an academy are in a unique position in their care of children. The responsibility for all staff to safeguard pupils and promote their welfare, as stated in Section 175 of the Education Act (2002) is one that is central to our ethos, our policies and our actions. All children are deserving of the highest levels of care and safeguarding, regardless of their individual characteristics or circumstances, and we are committed to applying our policies to ensure effective levels of safeguarding and care are afforded to all our pupils.

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.

About Scientia Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 443 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Scientia Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/scientia-academy

Scientia Academy is a purpose built primary school for children aged 3 to 11 years old. The school opened in 2013 and has continued to grow year on year.

We are now a popular, over-subscribed school, with a thriving nursery which offers 30 hour provision for working parents. We offer Wrap Around Care with a busy Breakfast and Afterschool Club.

The aim of Scientia Academy is to raise standards of achievement by providing a secure, caring and stimulating environment in which children are enabled to become independent, responsible and enthusiastic learners.

The provision of equal opportunities, effective planning, teaching and assessment is intended to encourage all individuals to have high expectations and to recognise their own successes and improvements.

We are very proud of the social and cultural diversity of our school. The children and staff come from a variety of different countries and we aim to celebrate the richness that this brings to the school. This diversity is reflected in our curriculum, our policies and procedures and our school environment.

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