At Abbey Mead Primary Academy, we have an exciting opportunity for a Level 3 Admin to join our friendly and supportive administrative team as a maternity cover. Working within our busy main reception, you will provide an efficient, professional, and welcoming point of contact for pupils, parents, staff, visitors, and external agencies.

As a key member of the office team, you will support the smooth day-to-day running of the academy by managing enquiries, maintaining accurate records, undertaking a range of administrative duties, and helping to ensure that all visitors and callers receive a positive experience.

Given the diverse nature of our school community, the ability to speak and understand Gujarati and/or Hindi would be highly desirable, enabling effective communication with parents, carers, and members of the wider community.

We can offer you:

• Opportunities for continuing professional development
• Be part of TMET, a vibrant and outward looking multi academy trust
• A dynamic, committed and professional staff
•  Over 700 friendly and enthusiastic children

You will:

• Provide a high-quality, professional and welcoming front-of-house service, acting as the first point of contact for pupils, parents, staff, visitors and external agencies through both telephone and face-to-face interactions.
• Support the academy in maintaining positive and effective communication, offering information, assistance and advice to pupils, families, staff, visitors, external partners and members of the wider community.
• Undertake a wide range of administrative duties to support the efficient day-to-day operation of the school office, ensuring all processes are completed accurately, confidentially and in a timely manner.
• Maintain and update administrative, financial and clerical records using both manual and electronic systems, including databases, spreadsheets and management information systems.
• Produce, analyse and manage data using school systems such as Bromcom, generating reports to support school operations, including areas such as attendance, admissions and pupil information.
• Provide flexible administrative support across the wider office team and contribute to effective service delivery by providing cover within key administrative areas during periods of absence.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure a professional, efficient and positive experience for all members of the school community.

More information is on the Job description

About The Mead Educational Trust

TMET is a growing family of 16 schools in Leicester and Leicestershire. We believe that together we make a positive difference – to the life chances of our children, to our communities and each other. Many organisations say that their staff are their greatest asset; at TMET we truly believe it.

Why Work for Us?

• A happy and fulfilling workplace – 96% of Mead staff say this is a friendly place

• Career development pathways – for staff at all layers and in all roles

• Cross school networks to share and learn from each other

• Discounts and savings from the UK’s major retailers

• 24/7 confidential helpline for mental, physical, financial or personal issues

• 24/7 GP telephone helpline

• Generous employer pension contribution for all staff

As a family of schools, we use our collective strength and talents in order to make a positive difference to our children, young people and communities. Every person who works for TMET has a role in helping our children succeed, from caretakers to teaching assistants to IT professionals.

At the heart of all we do is a commitment to provide our children with access to a world-class education, our schools with excellent school-to-school support, and our staff with high quality professional development. Our people really are our greatest asset and we are always looking for ways to help them develop and grow their careers. We have a brilliant team of staff who support and encourage each other, within and across our schools and central Trust.

Join us to be build better futures! 

Closing Date: Thursday 19th November 2026 

Interviews: TBC

The proposed start date is subject to satisfactory reference and an Enhanced DBS Disclosure check.

Hours of work: 30 hours per week, comprising 33.75 hours,  Monday - Friday, 8.15am -3.30pm term time (30 minutes unpaid break)

Candidates who have applied within the past 12 months and were not shortlisted are kindly requested not to reapply.