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Administration Assistant (Norwich)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 13 Ebrill 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £22,374 i £22,729 bob blwyddyn, pro rata |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale D: £22,374 to £22,729 pro-rata per annum (Actual) (£25,583 - £25,989 full time/full year equivalent) |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 27 Ebrill 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Norwich, Norfolk |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Inspiration Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | APR20268713 |
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Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale D: £22,374 to £22,729 pro-rata per annum (Actual) (£25,583 - £25,989 full time/full year equivalent)
Working Weeks: 39 weeks
Start Date: May 2026
Jane Austen College is seeking to appoint a dedicated Administration Assistant to join our team within our thriving, academic and inclusive school community. The successful candidate will provide high quality administrative and pastoral support, working collaboratively with senior leaders, office staff, teachers, pupils, and parents. This role requires an efficient, professional, and positive approach to ensure the smooth operation of key school functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a visible and welcoming member of staff, greeting parents, visitors, and stakeholders in a professional manner.
- Respond promptly and effectively to telephone calls, emails, and general enquiries.
- Maintain office supplies, including the completion of purchase orders where required.
- Assist with the organisation and administration of school events such as parents’ evenings and open evenings.
- Support the planning, administrative processes, and financial arrangements related to school trips and afterschool activities.
- Undertake a range of administrative duties to ensure that office functions meet the needs of the school, with particular support to the attendance and pastoral teams.
- Provide assistance with reprographics, reception cover, and breaktime duties as required.
- Undertake first aid training and participate in the school’s rota of first aiders.
About You:
You will be an individual with strong organisational skills, excellent communication abilities, and a high level of attention to detail. You will demonstrate adaptability, effective problem solving skills, good time management, and confidence in working with a range of digital systems.
Essential:
- Good numeracy and literacy skills, including GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
- Experience working as a receptionist or in a front of house role.
- General administrative experience within a busy environment.
- Confidence in using Office 365, ICT equipment, and reprographics tools.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast paced setting.
Desirable:
- Basic knowledge of first aid.
- Prior experience of working in a school or with young people.
- Experience of financial administration, including purchase orders and invoicing.
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and expectations within an educational setting.
We offer:
- Generous annual leave, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with excellent employer contributions
- Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 virtual GP access, mental health support and claim-back options for healthcare costs *
- Cycle-to-work scheme, retail and theatre discounts (including discounted shopping vouchers, dentist and gym memberships), and salary sacrifice options (including home technology). *
- Free parking at most sites
- Personalised CPD and development programmes
- A structured and specific induction programme.
*Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are only available following successfully passing probation.
About Us
Jane Austen College opened in 2014 as a flagship free school of the Inspiration Trust, with a focus on English and Humanities. Since then, it has grown from serving just two year groups to become a full 1118 school of over 1,100 pupils.
In May 2024 the college was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in all inspection areas, including leadership, behaviour and sixth form provision. Inspectors noted that pupils benefit from “exceptional academic education, excellent pastoral support and a character curriculum building life skills to see them succeed in progressing to some of the top universities in the country and into prosperous careers.”
The college prides itself on ensuring that all pupils, regardless of background or disadvantage, have access to powerful knowledge and transformative extracurricular experiences, as well as strong mental health and wellbeing support.
We are part of the Inspiration Trust; a thriving family of schools across Norfolk and North Suffolk, recognised nationally for pupil progress and excellence in teaching and leadership. We believe every young person deserves the best education, regardless of background.
The Trust offers extensive networks and opportunities to collaborate with a diverse range of schools and partners. We are committed to delivering outstanding professional and learning opportunities for all staff, supported by a rich programme of continuing professional development led by some of the country’s leading educational thinkers and practitioners.
Next Steps
Before applying, please read the attached Recruitment Pack and Job Description, for more details about the role. We ask that you read this pack carefully, especially the “Planning your application” section from page 11. This will support your application ensuring you have the opportunity to tell us about your relevant skills, experience and qualifications that relate to the job description and person specification in addition to details of your references covering the last 5 years.
If you would like to know more about this exciting opportunity, then please contact Rowan Wood, PA to Principal (rowanwood@inspirationtrust.org).
Closing date for applications: 12pm on Monday 27th April 2026
Interview date: Wednesday 6th May 2026
Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities
Inspiration 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 staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Working Weeks: 39 weeks
Start Date: May 2026
Jane Austen College is seeking to appoint a dedicated Administration Assistant to join our team within our thriving, academic and inclusive school community. The successful candidate will provide high quality administrative and pastoral support, working collaboratively with senior leaders, office staff, teachers, pupils, and parents. This role requires an efficient, professional, and positive approach to ensure the smooth operation of key school functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a visible and welcoming member of staff, greeting parents, visitors, and stakeholders in a professional manner.
- Respond promptly and effectively to telephone calls, emails, and general enquiries.
- Maintain office supplies, including the completion of purchase orders where required.
- Assist with the organisation and administration of school events such as parents’ evenings and open evenings.
- Support the planning, administrative processes, and financial arrangements related to school trips and afterschool activities.
- Undertake a range of administrative duties to ensure that office functions meet the needs of the school, with particular support to the attendance and pastoral teams.
- Provide assistance with reprographics, reception cover, and breaktime duties as required.
- Undertake first aid training and participate in the school’s rota of first aiders.
About You:
You will be an individual with strong organisational skills, excellent communication abilities, and a high level of attention to detail. You will demonstrate adaptability, effective problem solving skills, good time management, and confidence in working with a range of digital systems.
Essential:
- Good numeracy and literacy skills, including GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
- Experience working as a receptionist or in a front of house role.
- General administrative experience within a busy environment.
- Confidence in using Office 365, ICT equipment, and reprographics tools.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast paced setting.
Desirable:
- Basic knowledge of first aid.
- Prior experience of working in a school or with young people.
- Experience of financial administration, including purchase orders and invoicing.
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and expectations within an educational setting.
We offer:
- Generous annual leave, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with excellent employer contributions
- Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 virtual GP access, mental health support and claim-back options for healthcare costs *
- Cycle-to-work scheme, retail and theatre discounts (including discounted shopping vouchers, dentist and gym memberships), and salary sacrifice options (including home technology). *
- Free parking at most sites
- Personalised CPD and development programmes
- A structured and specific induction programme.
*Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are only available following successfully passing probation.
About Us
Jane Austen College opened in 2014 as a flagship free school of the Inspiration Trust, with a focus on English and Humanities. Since then, it has grown from serving just two year groups to become a full 1118 school of over 1,100 pupils.
In May 2024 the college was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in all inspection areas, including leadership, behaviour and sixth form provision. Inspectors noted that pupils benefit from “exceptional academic education, excellent pastoral support and a character curriculum building life skills to see them succeed in progressing to some of the top universities in the country and into prosperous careers.”
The college prides itself on ensuring that all pupils, regardless of background or disadvantage, have access to powerful knowledge and transformative extracurricular experiences, as well as strong mental health and wellbeing support.
We are part of the Inspiration Trust; a thriving family of schools across Norfolk and North Suffolk, recognised nationally for pupil progress and excellence in teaching and leadership. We believe every young person deserves the best education, regardless of background.
The Trust offers extensive networks and opportunities to collaborate with a diverse range of schools and partners. We are committed to delivering outstanding professional and learning opportunities for all staff, supported by a rich programme of continuing professional development led by some of the country’s leading educational thinkers and practitioners.
Next Steps
Before applying, please read the attached Recruitment Pack and Job Description, for more details about the role. We ask that you read this pack carefully, especially the “Planning your application” section from page 11. This will support your application ensuring you have the opportunity to tell us about your relevant skills, experience and qualifications that relate to the job description and person specification in addition to details of your references covering the last 5 years.
If you would like to know more about this exciting opportunity, then please contact Rowan Wood, PA to Principal (rowanwood@inspirationtrust.org).
Closing date for applications: 12pm on Monday 27th April 2026
Interview date: Wednesday 6th May 2026
Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities
Inspiration 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 staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.