Central Team Administrative Assistant at Pioneer Learning Trust

This vacancy is only available to internal candidates who are currently employed at Pioneer Learning Trust. Please do not apply if you are not currently employed at this organisation as your application will not be considered.

New

Internal Applicants ONLY

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/PLT/76763

Location

Chantry Primary Academy, Tomlinson Avenue, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0QP

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£27,368.00 - £30,340.00 Annually (Actual)
term time plus INSET days with 2 additional weeks worked on a flexible basis

Hours Per Week

Weeks Per Year

Closing Date

Midday, Sun 17th May, 2026

Start Date

June/July 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Driving licence required

Interview Date(s)

tbc

Interview Date(s) tbc

About this Role

Job Purpose

The Central Team Administrative Assistant role provides a comprehensive administrative service to the Trust’s Central Strategic Leadership Team. Working closely with the Executive Team and HR Manager, the post holder is responsible for a wide range of administrative tasks including HR and payroll administration, recruitment coordination, governance support for the Board of Trustees and general admin support to the Executive Team.

This is a multi-faceted role requiring

High quality administrative skills
A flexible approach balanced with the ability to manage the expectations of others
Rigour and clarity of written communication
Excellent time management skills
The ability to prioritise and complete tasks to a high standard
Excellent face to face communication skills and the ability to relate to a range of different people
Process driven practice and the ability to recognise and challenge poor practice

Ethics and Professional Conduct

As a member of the Central Team in our Trust, the Central Team Administrative Assistant is expected to demonstrate consistently high standards of principled and professional conduct. They should always uphold and demonstrate The Principles of Public Life (The Nolan Principles).

The Central Team Administrative Assistant is responsible for upholding public trust in our Schools and the Trust as a whole and should maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour. The Central Team Administrative Assistant should serve in the best interests of the Trust's pupils, conducting themselves in a manner compatible with their influential position in society.