Administration Assistant

CAMBRIDGE PARK ACADEMY
ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT

Grade:                        3, scp 4 - 5
Salary:                        £25,185 - £25,583 FTE, £19,006 - £19,307 Actual, £13.05 - £13.26 per hour
Hours of work:         32.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 8.15am – 3.15pm
Contract:                    Fixed term contract for 6 months in the first instance, Term time + 5 training days (195 days)
Start date:                  ASAP Following pre-employment checks

Cambridge Park Academy is seeking a motivated and highly organised Administrator to join our welcoming team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work across two sites, supporting children with a diverse range of learning needs.

The role is varied, combining reception duties with essential administrative support and opportunities to assist with finance. We are looking for a flexible, enthusiastic individual with strong organisational and prioritisation skills, a proactive approach, and a commitment to contributing positively to a busy and supportive school environment.

Experience within a school setting would be advantageous, along with a proven background in administration. As the first point of contact for parents and visitors, you will provide a friendly, efficient, and professional reception service.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Provide all aspects of the school’s administrative, financial and support services with a focus on attendance.

• Deal with reception visitors

• Assist with managing and maintaining manual and computerised records

• Organise school trips/events

• Undertake typing and IT based tasks e.g. Arbor input / updating online sites

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• GCSE Grade A-C or equivalent in English and Mathematics

• Training in IT based systems e.g. Microsoft Package, Sage

• Experience using Arbor or SIMS

• Experience of communicating with the public and outside agencies

• Experience of producing / maintaining / evaluating data

 If you believe you are the right person for the job, then we would love to hear from you.

AS A MEMBER OF HUMBER EDUCATION TRUST, WE OFFER:

• Commitment to securing the very best provision and outcomes for all children.

• A Trust with expertise in every area of the curriculum, both in primary and special settings, through our Teaching & Learning Ambassadors and peer networks.

• Outstanding individually tailored continual professional development for staff at all levels.

• Staff who feel valued and supported in their roles.

• A caring and safe environment where we recognise the diverse needs of our community, ensuring our young people from all backgrounds thrive.

• Ethical working with mutual respect and collaboration.

Visits to our school are welcome by appointment.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please complete our 'fast apply' application form to apply for this vacancy. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. Early application is encouraged. We will review applications throughout the advertising period and therefore reserve the right to close the advert early should sufficient applications be received

Closing date for completed applications:          8am, Friday 15 May 2026

Interview date:                                                        w/c 18 May 2026

For an informal discussion, please contact Sue Bates, PA to the Principal, at The Cambridge Park Academy.

As part of Humber Education Trust's recruitment processes, in accordance with statutory KCSiE guidance, an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates. Those shortlisted for interview will also be required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.

CONDITIONAL OFFER:

Any offer of employment to this post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service, Children’s Barred List Check, Section 128 check where applicable, identity checks, medical clearance, proof of qualifications, satisfactory references and eligibility to work in the UK checks. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search and required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record.