Administrator at Ruskin Academy

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2026/RA/38130
  Location
Ruskin Avenue, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 3EG
  Contract Type
Permanent
  Contract Term
Part-Time
  Salary
£24,796.00 - £25,185.00 Annually (FTE)
  Hours Per Week
37.5
  Weeks Per Year
39
  Closing Date
11:00pm, Thu 2nd Jul, 2026
  Start Date
September 2026
  Positions Available
1
   Positions Available        1
  Interview Date(s)
w/c 6th July 2026
   Interview Date(s)           w/c 6th July 2026
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About this Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an administrator who is looking to join our motivated and committed team. We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual who will bring organisation and commitment to this role, ensuring all duties are completed to the highest standard. You will need to be personable and have good communication skills.

Ofsted, in our 2023 inspection, found our school to be “Good with Outstanding for pupils personal development and for pupils behaviour and attitudes” and stated “Pupils learn to be resilient and independent learners” 

The administration team provides the first point of contact for staff, pupils, families and visitors to the school. The ability to keep a cool head under pressure is essential, as is a friendly and professional approach with all staff, children, parents and visitors alike. The successful applicant will have experience of working in a busy office within an educational setting. Arbor experience and an excellent level of IT skills are desirable, attention to detail is essential.

Reporting directly to the school Office Manager and Leadership Team, the Administrator is responsible for undertaking administrative and organisational processes as required, ensuring all administrative aspects of the school run efficiently through effective working practices. 

In addition to the opportunity to work in a friendly, forward-thinking school we offer:

  • Knowledgeable and dedicated staff

  • High-quality, well-resourced learning environments with a fully resourced foundation curriculum (Lion Learning Pathways)

  • Excellent professional development and career progression opportunities

  • A caring and collaborative whole-school community which is culturally diverse and inclusive

  • A commitment to wellbeing

  • Employee Assistance Programme

  • Employee Reward Scheme 

Closing date for applications is: 2nd July 2026

Interviews are expected to be held: w/c 6th July 2026

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications

Lion Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will require two positive references from current and previous employers. The position is subject to an enhanced DBS and completion of a medical check.



Ruskin 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. Please give details of any relevant experience, skills or knowledge to support your application. Be concise but make sure that you cover ALL the essential points of the person/employee specification. NOTE; Your response to this section is extremely important and will be the basis of the short-listing panel's decision to invite you for interview.
  2. In accordance with our statutory obligations under Keeping Children Safe in Education the Trust is required to conduct an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the Trust might want to explore with you at interview. We carry out these searches manually. To assist with the search being as accurate as possible, please set out which social media platforms you use and the handles you use on each site, (such as Instagram, LinkedIn, X, Facebook and other).

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