Admin Assistant

ABOUT OUR SCHOOL

Our Schools are part of The Learning Federation Partnership of Schools. With 3 schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted, and located in Southampton, we benefit from a spacious site that offers excellent facilities and enriching experiences for our children. These include a large sports field, well-equipped playgrounds, and a dedicated ECO area for weekly outdoor learning, alongside regular music and sports provision and a wide range of external trips and experiences.

Our children enjoy a carefully designed, engaging, and knowledge-rich curriculum. Learning is brought to life through key concepts that help them make meaningful connections and better understand the world around them. As a result, our pupils are highly engaged, well behaved, and approach their learning with a positive growth mindset.

Our team is collaborative, proactive, and reflective, with a shared commitment to the learning, development, and wellbeing of every child.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Hours: 37 per week / 8am-4:30pm Mon-Thu, 8am-4pm Fri

Salary: Grade B SPoint 1 / Actual: £21,910.68 / FTE: £25,615

1 year Fixed Term

Closing Date: 30th October 2026

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and reliable Admin Assistant to join our team. The role of Administrative Assistant/Receptionist is central to the school’s communication and administrative support team.

This role is vital in the administrative team supporting the Executive Headteacher, Head of School, staff and pupils. You will work as part of a team providing excellent customer service to all visitors and enquires to our school. You will need to be motivated and enjoy working within a busy environment. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate a high level of competency in IT and excellent organisational skills. Experience of working in a similar environment is desirable but training will be provided.

SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role involves working with children and young people and requires applicants to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post. All applications are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed.

EXPLORE OUR PARTNERSHIP

To find out more about our schools, please click below to visit our websites:

Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery School: www.bppslive.net

Hardmoor Early Learning Centre: https://www.hardmoor.co.uk/

Holy Family Catholic Primary School: https://holyfamilylive.net/

Mansel Park Primary & Nursery School: https://www.manselpark.net/

Our Lady & St. Joseph Catholic Primary School: https://olsjschool.co.uk/

Sinclair Primary & Nursery School: https://www.sinclairlive.net/

CONTACT US

If you have any queries about this post, please feel free to email us at any time:

Cat Nevill – HR and Recruitment Assistant – [email protected]

https://olsjschool.co.uk/careers

Pay: £21,910.68 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension

Work Location: In person