Senior Administration Assistant

Crookhorn College, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 5UD

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  9 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  19 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 35 Hours per week, Term Time plus 1 week (40 weeks per year) 08.30 – 16.00 Mon – Fri, 30 minutes lunch.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade C £20,902 - £21,780 (£25,186 – 26,244 FTE)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Senior Administration Assistant to support the smooth running of our College. This is a varied and rewarding role where you will play a key part in ensuring efficient administration across the whole school.

We are looking for someone with excellent organisational and communication skills who is able to work under pressure with excellent attention to detail. You will have the ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines. Strong ICT skills and experience of working in a busy office environment are essential, along with a positive, flexible approach.

Responsibilities will include:

• Manage and prioritise requests for letters, photocopying, and document preparation.
• Administer processes for Year 7 transition.
• Lead on ParentMail communications and parents’ evening setup.
• Support events such as Primary School visits and Music School invoicing.
• Provide cover for Reception when required and administer basic first aid on a rota basis

What the school offers its staff

Crookhorn is a vibrant College, offering a challenging role in a forward-looking environment, with innovative community developments and collaborations. The successful candidate will join an enterprising, highly skilled and motivated team of teaching and support staff.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

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.

Application forms are available on our website or from the College via recruitment@crookhorn.hants.sch.uk. For an informal discussion about the post please contact Lorraine Tuff, Business and Operations Manager on extension 234 or by email Lorraine.tuff@crookhorn.hants.sch.uk

The advert may close prior to the stated date and interviews will take place as soon as a suitable field of candidates is obtained, therefore, early submission of applications is recommended.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Crookhorn College

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 912 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Crookhorn College website
• Email address: recruitment@crookhorn.hants.sch.uk
• Phone number: 02392251120
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/crookhorn-college

Arranging a visit to Crookhorn College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@crookhorn.hants.sch.uk.

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