Join Featherby Partnership Schools as an Administration Assistant!
Welcome. Organise. Support – helping our school community thrive every day.
Hours: 22.5 hours per week; Contract: Permanent; Working Pattern: 41 weeks per year (term time plus inset and additional weeks); Start Date: As soon as possible; Salary: Medway D2 (4-11) £13,787.88 – £15,682.42 actual salary
About the Role
Are you an organised, friendly and proactive administrator who enjoys working in a busy environment where no two days are the same?
Featherby Partnership Schools are looking for an enthusiastic Administration Assistant to join our welcoming team. Working across our Infant and Junior Schools, you’ll provide high-quality administrative and reception support, helping ensure our school offices run smoothly while offering a warm, professional service to pupils, families, visitors and colleagues.
Whether you have previous school office experience or are looking to bring your administration skills into education, we’d love to hear from you.
As part of this varied role, you will:
- Provide reception support and welcome visitors, parents and contractors
- Answer telephone and email enquiries as a professional first point of contact
- Support attendance, admissions and wider pupil administration
- Maintain accurate records using the school’s Management Information System (MIS)
- Assist with school events, trips, clubs and general office administration
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across the school and Maritime Academy Trust
Who You Are
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has excellent organisational and administrative skills
- Enjoys building positive relationships and providing excellent customer service
- Is confident communicating with children, families, staff and visitors
- Can manage competing priorities in a busy office environment
- Has good IT skills (experience of Arbor, SIMS or other MIS systems is desirable but not essential)
- Is organised, accurate and able to work both independently and as part of a team
- Shares our commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and supporting every child to succeed
Previous experience in a school office is desirable, but training will be provided for the right candidate.
What We Offer
At Featherby Partnership Schools, part of the Maritime Academy Trust, every member of staff plays an important role in helping children achieve their very best.
We offer:
- A welcoming, friendly and supportive school community
- A varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same
- High-quality CPD, Trust-wide training and career progression opportunities
- Local Government Pension Scheme and national terms and conditions
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and Occupational Health support
- Cycle to Work Scheme, Blue Light Card, eye care vouchers and a range of employee discounts
Ready to Join Our Team?
We’d love to welcome you for a visit. To arrange one, please contact the school office on 01634 231984.
Further information can be found in the Candidate Information Pack. Apply via My New Term. We may interview and appoint before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.
Featherby Partnership Schools and the Maritime Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and online checks. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
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