The Ferns Primary Academy
Admin Assistant
Fixed term contract (1 year)
Part time / 12.5 hours / Monday to Friday / 8am – 10.30am
40 weeks per year / Term time plus one week & INSET days
Salary: £23,859 - £26, 014 FTE (£7,244 - £7,898 actual salary) depending on experience
An exciting opportunity has arisen to become a valued member of our academy staff team.
In this position, you will be supporting the Headteacher and admin officer team to provide administrative support and a general welfare service to children.
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate the following personal skills and qualities:
· Has experience of working in a school environment, ideally in a school office;
· Has English and Maths GCSE at grade C or equivalent
· Is competent in use of IT;
· Has excellent communication skills, both oral and written;
· Can work as part of a team;
· Is sensitive to the needs of young children;
· Has a First Aid qualification or is willing to undertake training;
· Is punctual and very reliable with an excellent attendance record;
· Understands the need for professionalism and high levels of confidentiality at all times;
· Is able to interact well with all visitors to the school, both in person, and on the telephone;
· Can cope with the demands of a busy office and is able to multi-task.
We Offer:
· A competitive salary & pension scheme,
· Discounted Wrap around care, at relevant academies, if your child is a Kite Academy Pupil (Linked to contractual hours),
· A dedicated, friendly staff team, as well as happy, motivated children,
· Opportunities for training and progression,
· Employee assistance programme,
· An incredible range of employee benefits (including access to Perkbox)
To apply, please complete an online application form at Kite Academy Trust - Careers or contact Gemma Golland, HR Officer at [email protected] for further details.
Application process:
Closing date for applications: 1st September 2026
Interviews: 9th September 2026
Start: October 2026
We look forward to hearing from you!
The Kite Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We actively support the Government's Prevent Agenda to counter radicalism and extremism.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, successful applicants are subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check, satisfactory employment references and online searches. We have a number of policies and procedures in place that contribute to our safeguarding commitment, including our Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy.
We are an equal opportunities employer who value diversity and inclusion. Guided by our values—positivity, respect, integrity, resilience, and aspiration—we are committed to creating a fair and supportive environment where everyone can thrive. Join us and help make a difference in the communities we serve
Pay: £7,244.00-£7,898.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
Work Location: In person
