Senior Administrator

Start date: September 2026

Closing date: 29^th June

Location:  Kettering Science Academy

Salary: Grade 6 - £29,412- £31,476 FTE (pro-rata)

Hours per week:  37

Weeks worked: 39

We are seeking to appoint a highly organised, proactive and adaptable Senior Administrator to join our team. This is a key role within the school, offering the opportunity to contribute across a range of operational and strategic priorities.

Working closely with senior leaders, the successful candidate will provide high-level administrative and organisational support that enhances the effectiveness of the wider leadership team. The role will include elements of PA support, coordination of key processes, and oversight of administrative systems to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the school.

This is a varied and evolving position, with scope to contribute across multiple areas including safeguarding, inclusion, pastoral support and wider school operations. The exact areas of focus will be shaped in discussion with the successful candidate, allowing the role to develop in line with both school priorities and individual strengths.

The post will also play an important role in strengthening capacity across the school, enabling leaders to focus on strategic development and operational leadership .

We are looking for a professional, discreet and resilient individual with excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels. The ideal candidate will be confident working in a fast-paced environment, able to manage competing priorities, and committed to supporting a positive and inclusive school culture.

This role is term only, therefore 39 working weeks per year.

Your working hours will be 8.00am – 4.00pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am – 3.30pm Friday.

The Benefits at Brooke Weston Trust we can offer you 

We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include: 

•One wellbeing day a year, in addition to your annual leave 

•Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection. 

•Employee discounts with local and national retailers, covering high street supermarkets, days out and holidays, health and beauty, dining out plus lots more. 

•A freshly prepared breakfast and hot or cold lunch each day when you work in one of our Trust schools 

•Payment of professional subscription / membership - If your role requires you to be a member of a professional body, BWT will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees. 

•Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Your Care, an independent, external organisation. Your Care is available for you, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, both face to face and online. 

•Additional health benefits including a Health Care cash plan and access to an online GP 

•Cycle to Work scheme. 

•Ongoing opportunities for training and development and access to the BWT Centre for Professional Development 

•Collaborative and Ambitious colleagues with the support of a committed team who work to maintain high standards and expectations 

•Be the difference – At Brooke Weston Trust we believe every child deserves the best possible start, giving them a "ticket for life." If you want to use your skills with an organisation committed to making a difference and improving lives, this is the place for you. 

About Kettering Science Academy

Kettering Science Academy was delighted to receive a Good Ofsted rating in July 2023.  This report recognised the work which has been done over many years in relentlessly focussing on providing stimulating learning experience for all our students. We actively encourage students to participate in all areas of academy life, motivating and inspiring them to unlock their potential and realise their ambitions. We believe education is about more than achieving success in exams; it is about preparing students for the challenges and demands of life beyond education. Staff have an uncompromising commitment to this and work closely with one another to support and develop students as well as one another. 

Our students come from all walks of life, and we want our staffing body to be reflective of the communities we work within. Brooke Weston Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, nationality, culture, age, disability, marital status or socio-economic backgrounds. We encourage and welcome applications from minority groups and foster a work environment that is inclusive as well as diverse, where people can be themselves.

We are a thriving community of equals dedicated to creating a great place to work and learn; students and staff are happy and proud to be part of Kettering Science Academy's journey to being the best that we can be and we would like to offer you the opportunity to jump aboard and join us for this journey! 

If you think you can contribute to our organisation we welcome your application. Applicants are required to complete an application form as CVs will not be accepted. 

About Brooke Weston Trust

Our Trust was formed more than 35 years ago with a simple and clear mission – to transform educational performance in all of our communities. Working in some of the most challenging contexts, we improve our students’ achievements by making long term commitments to the community and championing new approaches to improve the life chances for young people.

Our members of staff are essential to realising this vision, and a happy, motivated and supported team will deliver the best possible experiences for our young people.

We place great emphasis on creating a supportive and collaborative working environment in all our schools, where all staff can share best practice through our colleague networks. Brooke Weston staff get access to first class professional development through our Ambition Hub, which is also home to the Northamptonshire Teaching School.

To find out more about working for our Trust and the benefits available to staff please check out the BWT Join Us Guide.

How to Apply

If you think you can contribute to this role and to our organisation, we welcome your application!

Please apply via MyNewTerm. Other application methods will not be accepted.

Further details about the Academy and the above position can be found on our website ketteringscienceacademy.org or by telephoning 01536 532700 and asking for Lindsay Rayment – Operations Manager

Safer Recruitment

Care and respect for others are the values that lie at the heart of our Trust. The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts require proof of identity and as the role is working with children and young people this will also be subject to an enhanced disclosures barring service check. In line with safer recruitment requirements, individuals shortlisted for a role in school will have online checks conducted on their name across social media platforms and google.  

A copy of the Trust Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found here - Safeguarding and Child Protection

The Trusts position on the recruitment of Ex-Offenders can be found under section 7 of the Trust SCR, Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy - Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy

Closing date: 29^th June 2026

Interview date: TBC

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.