ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT

Location

Lord Street Primary School, Colne, Lord Street, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 9AR (332 on roll)

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Summary

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic Administration Assistant. We are looking for a candidate with excellent practice and a strong commitment to working as part of a team.

Why choose Lord Street Primary School?

• An ambitious, happy and vibrant place to work with a team of supportive colleagues who are committed to promoting a warm and friendly atmosphere.
• A strong team of staff who work collaboratively to achieve a common goal.
• A supportive Central Trust Team who believe that working together to build a strong culture based on ambition, respect and collaboration, all children within our trust will have better outcomes.

The Apex Trust

Our Trust is a vibrant, cross phase multi academy trust which was jointly established by three primary schools and one secondary school in 2018 and will soon merge with another secondary school to become Apex Collaborative Trust. We are committed to high quality professional development and a strong commitment and approach to the development of people at all levels of the organisation. Working at the Apex Trust offers:

• A strong culture driven by values
• High quality professional development opportunities
• A commitment to providing every child with the best possible start in life
• Exceptional curriculum and pedagogy in all our schools
• High quality pastoral care and support

Right candidate

The right candidate will be totally aligned with our values, embrace our behaviours and play a full part in fulfilling our mission: Creating Opportunity, Inspiring Excellence, Shaping Tomorrow.

Termtime plus 2 weeks

This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro rata basis.

Background Checks

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Application Process

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Essential Qualifications

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Desirable Qualifications

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Essential Experience

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Desirable Experience

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For an informal discussion please contact: Please contact the school office on . Proposed Interview Date: 23/07/2026

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

Rehabilitation

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.