Role:                           Administrative Assistant

Location:                 Florence Nightingale Academy, Chewton Street, Eastwood, Nottingham, NG16 3HB

Salary/Grade:      Grade 2, Pt 4 £25,185

Actual Salary:      £18,944.10

Hours:                     32.5hrs per week

Start date:             1^st September 2026 – 31^st May 2027 Fixed term Contract

Would you like to be part of our friendly team? Can you be the first to offer a smile to our visitors? Are you super organised? If so, we are looking for an Admin Assistant to join the team at the Florence Nightingale Academy.

 The successful candidate will:

• Have excellent communication skills with children, parents, staff and outside agencies
• Be able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines in completing tasks
• Complete general admin duties, including typing, filing and taking phone calls
• Have excellent organisational skills
• Be flexible, adaptable and able to multitask
• Be proficient with ICT, including Word and Excel
• Have experience of working in a school office or similar environment
• Liaise with the Office Manager
• Carry out duties requested by the Head and Deputy Headteachers

The Florence Nightingale Primary Academy provides pupils with a wonderful journey in their education through the curriculum, personal development proramme, pupil experiences and the vast range of opportunities that we are able to provide and our high-quality teachers and staff.

Whilst being a larger than average primary school, we are still able to retain a family feel, to nurture our pupils through their schooling and ensure that they leave us with the skills and qualifications necessary to continue their journey of life-long learning.

Further information about our school can be found on our website https://theflorence.academy/ 

White Hills Park Trust comprises nine successful schools across Nottinghamshire, six primary, two secondary (one including a sixth form) and one special school.   It’s an exciting time as the Trust is embarking on a period of steady growth with further schools joining us soon.  We are committed to supporting the wellbeing and career aspirations of our staff team.  

Our partnership of schools is united by shared ethos and values, working in deep collaboration to give all our children the best possible start in life. Our mission is to provide the very best opportunities and outcomes for young people.  Our staff work closely together to deliver high quality teaching and learning, share good practice, pool resources and participate in joint projects for the benefit of pupils.  

Further information about the Trust can be found at About Us (whptrust.org) 

If you would like to discuss the role, please contact Nicola Poxon, School Office Manager on nicola.poxon@theflorence.academy or 01773 713452.

Applications for the post must be submitted by 9am Friday 12 June 2026 via our online application form, which can be found at Careers | The White Hills Park Trust or by clicking the ‘apply now’ link.

Interviews to be held:  week commencing Monday 15 June 2026.

White Hills Park Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is a Pathfinder for the Framework for Ethical Leadership in Education and expects all leaders to embody these values in their daily work. 

All posts are subject to safeguarding responsibilities (relevant to the role), including the duty to protect and promote the welfare of children and young people, and to adhere to the Trust’s safeguarding policies and procedures.  The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. References will be called prior to interview and online searches may be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence checks.   It is an offence to apply for the role if an applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children (where the role involves this type of regulated activity). 

 Claire Shaw

CEO