Office Administrator

**Job Reference #**
- EDV/2025/PPA/20133

**Location**
- Tank Hill Road, Purfleet-on-Thames, Essex, RM19 1TA

**Contract Type**
- Permanent

**Contract Term**
- Part-Time/Full-Time

**Salary**
- £24,537.00 - £26,133.00 Annually (FTE)
Thurrock Pay Range SCP 2-6 FTE £24,537 - £26,133, 37 hours per week, term time only plus 5 INSET days

**Closing Date**
- 12:00pm, 7th Oct 2025

**Start Date**
- ASAP pending satisfactory completion of safer recruitment checks

**Positions Available** 1

**About this Role**:
Purfleet Primary Academy has an exciting opportunity for an individual to join the school and REAch2 Academy Trust as an Office Administrator. The office administrator supports the office coordinator to ensure the daily administration and smooth running of the school office. The office is the hub of the school where a wide range of demands need to be met to a very high professional standard. This role will be the first point of contact for parents, carers, volunteers, contractors and other members of the community, as well as governors, staff, and pupils.

At Purfleet Primary Academy there’s a real opportunity to be a pioneer in new ways of educating tomorrows generation. We want to provide the highest standard of education for our pupils, and we are looking for talented and committed staff to join us on this journey.

We offer:

- Dynamic leadership that values your contribution.
- Specialised support teams focused on behaviour, curriculum, and SEN.
- Personalised mentoring to help you grow in your role.
- A supportive environment where you're never alone in facing obstacles.
- Opportunities to learn about best practice in managing pupil behaviour in the classroom.
- Comprehensive training to equip you with the skills you need.
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
- A chance to be part of a community that embraces challenges as opportunities for growth.

So, why join us? You’ll be working for a trust that understands the day-to-day challenges or working in tough schools and embraces them. We have a growing education community here at Purfleet Primary Academy, that will help you move forward in your career and learn at a lighting speed.
- experience working in a general office / administration environment
- experience working with and be proficient in Microsoft Office packages such as Word and Excel
- experience of reception work - being first point of contact with customers and visitors
- good spoken and written communication skills
- good attention to detail
- the ability to meet deadlines
- the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people

**In return we can offer**:

- A wide range of professional development opportunities,
- Personalised mentoring to help you grow in your role.
- A supportive environment where you're never alone in facing obstacles.
- A competitive salary,
- 29 days’ paid holiday (rising to 32 days after 5 years’ service) (pro rata for part-time or term-time only)
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme LGPS,

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For further information about the role come and visit our school To book your visit or for an informal discussion, please contact the school office. School visits are encouraged but are by appointment only._**

**Why Work with REAch2 Academy Trust?**

Join REAch2 Academy Trust, one of the UK's largest primary academy trusts, with a mission to unlock the potential of every child, regardless of their background. Here’s why joining our team can be an exciting and fulfilling career choice:

- ** Excellence & Development**: We prioritise high standards and offer extensive professional development and career growth opportunities.
- ** Supportive & Collaborative**: Be part of a strong, collaborative community of over 60 schools where every voice is valued, and best practices are shared.
- ** Well-being Focus**: We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer robust well-being support for all staff.
- ** Diversity & Inclusion**: We celebrate diversity and believe that varied perspectives strengthen our schools.
- ** Innovation & Impact**: Bring creativity to the classroom and make a real difference in children’s lives.
- ** Making a difference**: Working with REAch2 means contributing to something bigger than yourself. You’ll be helping to shape the lives of young learners, making a meaningful impact on communities and future generations.

Join us to grow your career, collaborate with passionate educators, and make a lasting impact on future generations.

**Benefits**

We offer a range of benefits to support your career and well-being:

- Generous Annual Leave: healthy work-life balance.
- Professional Development: Access diverse CPD and training opportunities to grow your skills.
- Flexible & Family-Friendly: We are committed to supporting flexible working and requests will be considered on an individual basis, including options such as part time, term-time, home working, and other options that work for both the employee and the Trus