School secretary Work, Jobs in Polegate, Esx (with Salaries)

Receptionist and Administrative Assistant
Aurora Academies Trust internal —Eastbourne
- £22,679.52 - £26,017.00 a year
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- First Aid Certification
- Front desk
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
2d
Admin Assistant (Seaford Head School)
East Sussex County Council —Seaford
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- School
- Teaching
10d
Receptionist/ Administrative Assistant - Newhaven School
Royal Borough of Greenwich —Newhaven
- £26,026 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Microsoft Office
- IT
- Communication skills
Secretary (Wadhurst CE Primary School & Nursery)
East Sussex County Council —Wadhurst
- School
- Annual leave
3d
Personal Assistant to the COO and CEdO of Brighton College International
Brighton College —Brighton
- £33,000 - £37,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Office
- Travel
School Secretary & Examinations Officer (New Horizons School)
East Sussex County Council —St Leonards-on-Sea
- From £22,385 a year
- Part-time
- School
Office Administrator (Buxted CE Primary School)
East Sussex County Council —Uckfield
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- Administrative experience
- Computer skills
- Annual leave

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Receptionist and Administrative Assistant

Aurora Academies Trust internal
Eastbourne

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Job details

Full-time | Fixed term contract
£22,679.52 - £26,017.00 a year
2 days ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount
Enhanced paternity leave

Qualifications

GCSE
Administrative experience
First Aid Certification
Front desk
NVQ
Communication skills

Full job description

Key Role Information

Salary

£FTE: £26,017.00 (actual salary: £22,679.52)

Job type

Full Time

Contract type

Fixed Term

Closing

25/06/2026 00:00

Interview

1 July 2026

Contract term

TTO - Term time only

Pay grade

Support Pay Scale - ESSS | SCP9

Department

ADM

Key stage

Early Years, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2

Hours per week

37.50

Weeks per year

39.000

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Your Role

Oakwood Primary Academy is looking to recruit a committed Receptionist and Administrative Assistant on a fixed term, term-time only basis to support our school community.

This is a varied and rewarding role. The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for visitors, parents and pupils, providing a warm and professional welcome while ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the school office.

We would love to hear from you if:

you have experience working in an administrative or reception role, ideally within a school or similar environment
you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families
you are highly organised, with strong attention to details and the ability to manage competing priorities
you are proactive, flexible and able to work both independently and as part of a team
you are committed to supporting the safeguarding, wellbeing and success of all pupils

In return for your passion and commitment, we offer:

A supportive team who place our values of ‘Knowledge, Equality, Determination and Achievement’ at the centre of all that we do with a commitment to raising pupil achievement and aspirations
Extensive professional development opportunities, including Aurora Trust-wide CPD
A spacious well-equipped and well-resourced learning environment
A skilled and committed SLT who are devoted to improving outcomes for all children and staff
The opportunity to be part of a multi-academy trust that has collaboration at its heart and will support you every step of the way
Enhanced paternity leave, in excess of the Green and Burgundy Books
Aurora Academies Advantage scheme - this includes access to free and confidential advice on a range of topics via the Employee Assistance Programme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, discounts to high-street shops and health and well-being support

If you are interested in finding out more, we strongly suggest that you arrange a tour of the school - please contact the school on [email protected] or 01323 501251.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive suitable applications. Therefore, we recommend submitting you application as soon as possible.

Please note that we can only accept applications submitted through our recruitment platform, SAMPeople Recruit, so kindly apply there.

Qualifications

GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalentessential

Current first aid qualification (or willing to work towards)essential

NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in relevant discipline or willingness to work towardsdesirable

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Ability to use language and other communication skills that pupils can understand and relate toessential

Ability to demonstrate active listening skillsessential

Ability to utilise ICT effectively and efficiently in your workessential

Excellent numerical skills, to undertake a variety of tasks, e.g. collecting monies and maintaining accounts for school activitiesessential

Ability to communicate effectively with parents, carers and other professionals, both verbally, and in writingessential

Keen eye for detail, with an ability to produce work of a high standard of quality and accuracyessential

Ability to remain calm and patient under pressure, whilst working to deadlinesessential

Ability to work effectively and supportively as a member of the school teamessential

Ability to work in an organised and methodical manneressential

Ability to create and maintain an appropriate environment which ensures the safety of all users of the schoolessential

Working knowledge of school management information systems

Experience

Previous experience of reception workessential

Previous experience of undertaking a range of administrative dutiesessential

Experience of working as part of a teamessential

Experience of working in a school environment

Experience of establishing positive relationships with young people and families in diverse communities

Experience/Knowledge

Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, the legal and organisational requirements for maintaining health, safety, and security of yourself and othersessential

Personal Attributes

Warm, friendly, and professional manneressential

Display a commitment to, and an ability to contribute to, the protection and safeguarding of children and young peopleessential

A commitment to giving pupils and families the opportunity to reach their full potentialessential

A passion for working with and supporting children and/or young peopleessential

Model behaviour, attitudes, and dress that set the best possible example to pupilsessential

Ability to maintain confidentiality on all school mattersessential

Flexibility in the approach to work and the demands of the post and to be adaptable to the changing circumstances of the schoolessential

Willingness to participate in further training and development opportunities offered by the school, Aurora Academies Trust and the countyessential

A commitment to the school's vision, values, and ethosessential

A commitment to Aurora Academies Trust vision, values, and ethosessential

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About Us

Oakwood Primary Academy

Emily Sturt

[email protected]

Magnolia Drive
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN22 0SS

Emily Sturt

[email protected]

01323 501251

Safeguarding Information

Aurora Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. Online searches will also be carried out on shortlisted candidates.

Aurora Academies Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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