Pension Administrator

More than one location, The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  8 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  25 February 2026

Important

This teaching role is at more than one school in the trust. You can find out more in schools overview.

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time, part time: This role can be either part time or full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £26,866 - £31,179 FTE

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you an experienced Pension Administrator looking for your next step?

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust are seeking an experienced Pension Administrator to join their team based in either Medway or Portsmouth. This is a new role, to support the ongoing responsibilities of the payroll service. You will be responsible for the administration of pension schemes across the Trust, including LGPS, Teachers’ Pension Scheme and NEST.

Our Pension Administrator will play an important role, providing a comprehensive administrative service by processing joiners, leavers, monthly returns, queries, year-end tasks, and in-service pension changes for individuals.

What you will need to succeed:

• Knowledge of local government pension schemes and/or the teachers pension scheme is essential.
• Ability to manage conflicting demands, deadlines and priorities.
• Ensure confidentiality is upheld as per GDPR regulations.
• Excellent administration skills, with a high level of efficiency and accuracy.
• Strong IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft 365.
• Previous experience of working in a school or other education environment is desirable

This role is offered on either a part time or full time basis – actual working pattern can be discussed at interview.

What the school offers its staff

What our Trust will offer you:

Career Development: We’re committed to your growth and offer fantastic opportunities for career advancement. From staff development days and conferences to apprenticeships at every level, we provide clear pathways for progression and exciting promotional opportunities across regions.

Health and Wellbeing Support: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations and eye care vouchers. Enjoy reduced membership fees at our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes.

Employee Recognition:Refer a Friend and TSTARS Staff Recognition Programme.

TSAT Benefits Portal: A one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including cashback on your favourite supermarkets and high street retailers, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.

Blue Light Card:Offering exclusive discounts and savings at thousands of retailers, restaurants, and attractions.

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Job Description - Personnel - Pension Administrator.pdf - 404 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: The Thinking Schools Academy Trust website
• Email address: tracy.pocock@tsatrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-thinking-schools-academy-trust

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across Kent, Essex, Hampshire and the South West.

We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances. Education is the key to transforming life chances and we support and develop every member of our community to:

o Think about their Thinking
o Be their Best self
o Shape their Success

In this way we transform life chances

School Details

The Portsmouth Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1243 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Portsmouth Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-portsmouth-academy

Arranging a visit to The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email tracy.pocock@tsatrust.org.uk.

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