Administrative Assistant at Esteem South Academy

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2026/ESA/42369
  Location
Memorial Hall, Main Street, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 0TW
  Contract Type
Permanent
  Contract Term
Part-Time
  Salary
£25,185.00 - £25,583.00 Annually (FTE)
Support / Leadership / Teachers Pay Scale Grade 5 (Points 4-5) Actual Salary £14,633 - £ 14,864
  Closing Date
11:59pm, 6th Feb 2026
  Start Date
ASAP
  Positions Available
1
   Positions Available        1
  Driving licence required
  Interview Date(s)
w/c 9th February 2026
   Interview Date(s)           w/c 9th February 2026
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Job Title: Administrative Assistant

Location: Esteem South Academy

Grade/Scale: Support - DCC Grade 5 - Points 4-5 Actual Salary £14,633 - £ 14,864

Contract: 25 hours per week Term time only  (11.30-4.30pm) 

Esteem South Academy is an alternative provision in, Swadlincote, South Derbyshire. 

We're looking for a friendly and organised Administrative Assistant to be the welcoming face of our academy.

You'll be the first point of contact for all visitors and will play a key role in managing both internal and external communication with parents, staff, and the wider community. Your responsibilities will include providing essential support at the front office, such as assisting with pupil data.

We're looking for someone who:

  • Has administration/office experience
  • Possesses a positive, can-do attitude
  • Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Is proficient in Microsoft Office/IT systems (knowledge of school MIS systems is a bonus)
  • Is committed to safeguarding and maintaining strict confidentiality
  • Can adhere to all school policies and procedures.

If you have a passion for making a difference and want to join a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.

Please see the attached application pack including a Welcome from The Executive Headtacher and more information about Esteem South Academy and Esteem MAT.

Please review the attached Job Description to learn more about the role and what we are looking for in the successful candidate.

Benefits Include: 

- Teacher's Pension Scheme / LGPS Pension Scheme (16.6% employer contributions) 

- Generous holiday entitlement 

- Access to Westfield Health membership scheme including cashback schemes for health and retail benefits, discounted gym memberships, and free confidential advice.  

- Access to National College CPD platform 

For further information, please contact Emma Wood (Operations Manager) on ewood@esteemsouthacademy.co.uk

We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates upon application and may close the application process prior to this date 

Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students.  We expect all staff, volunteers and agency staff to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.  The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. 

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status. 

Perfection  is not required, if you are excited by the role and our organisation, but not sure if you meet 100% of the criteria, we would still love to hear from you!


Contact Details

  Emma Wood (Operations Manager)
  01283 550667
  ewood@esteemsouthacademy.co.uk

Esteem South Academy would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

  1. Ensure that you explain in your statement how you meet ALL aspects of the person specification giving examples

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