Administration Assistant

Vacancy Details

Vacancy for Administration Assistant

Salary: Meridian Trust Grade 4, Point 3

Hours: 37 hours

Weeks: 39 weeks

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and well organised Administrative Assistant to join Lincroft Academy. In this key role, you will be an integral part of our administration team, contributing to the smooth running of the school. Your responsibilities will include maintaining accurate records and communicating effectively with students, parents, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Working in a supportive team.
• A fulfilling and rewarding role where you will be making a difference and be valued.
• Administer first aid.
• Attending to student medical needs.
• Answering phone calls and emails in a timely manner.
• Supporting with administration across the school.
• An opportunity to use a range of administrative skills.

Ideal Candidate

• Shares our vision for CARE
• A good educational background - GCSE qualifications or above.
• Experience in working in an administrative or medical environment.
• Possess outstanding communication skills and can work well in a team.
• An understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues.

Benefits

• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
• Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
• Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Defined benefit local government or Teacher's pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays

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Recruitment Process

Closing date for applications: 8am Thursday 18 June 2026.

Interviews will be held on: Monday 22 June 2026.

Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced. Applications will be reviewed as received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.