Join Featherby Partnership Schools as an Administration Assistant!

Welcome. Organise. Support – helping our school community thrive every day.

Hours: 22.5 hours per week 8.45 am - 1.45 pm
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 Actually 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 seeking an enthusiastic Administration Assistant to join our welcoming team. This is a fantastic opportunity to become the friendly face and voice of our school, supporting pupils, families, visitors and colleagues while helping to keep our busy school offices running smoothly.

Working across both our Infant and Junior Schools, you'll play a key role in providing high-quality administrative support and ensuring every interaction reflects our warm and inclusive school community.

Whether you already have experience working in a school office or you're looking to bring your administration skills into education, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

As an Administration Assistant, you'll provide day-to-day administrative and reception support across the school, helping ensure pupils, families and staff receive an excellent service.

In this role, you will:

• Welcome visitors, parents and contractors while managing reception and visitor procedures

• Answer telephone and email enquiries, providing a professional first point of contact

• Support pupil administration, attendance and admissions processes

• Maintain accurate records using the school's Management Information System (MIS)

• Provide administrative support for school events, trips, clubs and wider school activities

• Assist with general office administration, correspondence and record keeping

• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the school and wider Trust to support the smooth running of daily operations

This is a varied role where organisation, flexibility and a positive approach will make a real difference every day.

Who You Are

We're looking for someone who:

• Has excellent organisational and administrative skills

• Enjoys providing excellent customer service and building positive relationships

• Is confident communicating with children, families, staff and visitors

• Can manage competing priorities in a busy office environment

• Has strong IT skills and is confident using Microsoft Office (experience of Arbor, SIMS or other MIS systems is desirable but not essential)

• Is organised, accurate and pays close attention to detail

• Can work independently while also contributing positively as part of a team

• Shares our commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and providing the very best experience for every child and family

Previous experience within a school office is desirable, but full training will be provided for the right candidate.

What We Offer

At Featherby Partnership Schools, every member of staff plays an important role in helping children achieve their very best. As part of the Maritime Academy Trust, you'll benefit from a supportive team, opportunities to develop your career and a culture where everyone is valued.

Here's what you can expect:

• A welcoming, friendly and supportive school community where everyone is valued

• A varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same

• Excellent professional development through high-quality CPD, Trust-wide training and clear career progression opportunities

• The opportunity to develop your career across our family of schools within Maritime Academy Trust

• Local Government Pension Scheme and national terms and conditions

• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave

• A comprehensive wellbeing offer, including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and Occupational Health support

• Access to lifestyle benefits including the Cycle to Work Scheme, Blue Light Card, and other memberships, eye care vouchers and a range of employee discounts

Ready to Join Our Team?

We'd love to welcome you for a visit and show you what makes Featherby Partnership Schools such a special place to work. To arrange a visit, please contact the school office on 01634 231984.

You'll find more information about the role, schools and Trust in the Candidate Information Pack attached. Apply via My New Term — we may interview and appoint as applications are received, 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 in line with current safeguarding guidance. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and value diversity at all levels.