Administration Assistant

Job Reference #

EDV/2025/DJA/07685

Location

Motala Close, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18 9DT

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£8, £8,860.00 Annually (Actual)

GAT-3, 15 hours per week 39 weeks per year

Closing Date

11:59pm, 7th Nov 2025

Start Date

1st December 2025

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s) TBC

We are looking for an Administration Assistant to join our team here at Danesholme Junior Academy

Hours: Monday - Friday 12:30pm-3:30pm

We are seeking to appoint an an enthusiastic, positive, self-motivated, friendly and flexible person, with the ability to remain calm under pressure, to work in our busy school office. The ideal candidate will need to have experience of working in an administration role, preferably in a school setting.

The successful applicant will -

• have the ability to liaise effectively with pupils, parents, staff and visitors
• ensure that all enquiries are dealt with promptly and courteously
• provide support with the administration and maintenance of our school management information system, Arbor
• have excellent Microsoft Office skills with the ability to multi-task whilst maintaining attention to detail.

About us:

Danesholme Junior Academy is a large three-form entry junior school, we are passionate about providing opportunities to help our children to grow into responsible and independent young people. We have high expectations of our pupils both as learners and citizens. We provide a rich, stimulating environment which caters for children of all abilities and aims to develop each child's potential to the full. Our staff are friendly and committed and work together in the best interests of our pupils and our community.

Danesholme Junior Academy works in partnership with Danesholme Infant Academy, sharing a site, staff and resources. Please contact us on to find out more.

In return:

You can be assured that you will be joining a successful Multi Academy Trust that has a great track record in helping children to succeed no matter what their background. The Trust is dedicated to valuing and developing the workforce whether that be through ensuring a fair workload or offering access to bespoke CPD from the Learning Alliance to enhance professional growth.

We believe in looking after the people who make a huge difference to our children, their families and the communities we serve. That's why we give everyone who joins a Perkbox account – with 24/7 access to perks and discounts, plus curated wellbeing tools to look after your physical and mental health. It's part of our commitment to look after you.

Here's what you can look forward to:

• Hundreds of global and local perks, available online 24/7
• Shopping discounts from the biggest brands, all year round
• Save money on everything from the supermarket shop to summer holidays
• A free Employee Assistance Programme from Vivup

If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education".

The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.

Lisa Sable