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Admin Assistant

Lift Hamford · Walton on the Naze · Essex

Job description

We're looking for an organised and welcoming admin assistant to join our team and help keep our school running smoothly every day.

In this role, you'll be at the heart of our school community. You'll manage communications with parents and staff, maintain important records, coordinate events and meetings, and provide friendly reception support. You'll also help manage resources and supplies, support our admissions process, and compile reports for the senior leadership team.

This is a brilliant chance to use your administrative skills in a role that directly supports excellent education for every child.

Key responsibilities

You will:

  • create and share internal and external communications, including newsletters and announcements, and respond to email enquiries promptly;
  • maintain and update administrative systems, including student and staff records, and compile data for reports;
  • manage office supplies and educational resources, ensuring we always have what we need;
  • support school admissions by processing applications, maintaining enrolment records, and helping with enquiries and appeals;
  • coordinate meetings and events such as school trips and parents' evenings; and
  • provide professional reception support, greeting visitors warmly and managing telephone and in-person enquiries.

What we're looking for

You will have:

  • GCSE maths and English (grade 4) or equivalent;
  • good IT and administrative skills, with the ability to use general office equipment;
  • a background in a customer-facing role where you worked with people in a professional and friendly way;
  • strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well as part of a team;
  • an understanding of safeguarding and child protection; and
  • the ability to stay organised, manage your time well, and respond positively to a changing workplace.

You'll be someone who genuinely enjoys supporting children and working in a school community. You'll bring a proactive approach, a willingness to learn, and a positive attitude. Does this sound like you?

About our school

Lift Hamford is a vibrant school within the Lift Schools network, rated 'Good' (November 2022), serving our coastal community. We are proud to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where high-quality teaching and learning is at the heart of everything we do.

Our staff work collaboratively to ensure all pupils thrive academically and personally.Our nursery, which opened in January 2026, is now an important part of our school community, helping us to support children and families from the very start of their educational journey.

Please visit our school or have an informal discussion about this incredible role.

Who is Lift Schools?

Lift Schools is made up of 62 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 35,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives - and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.

How we support you

We want you to feel supported, valued and able to grow throughout your career with Lift Schools. From high-quality professional development and career progression to wellbeing support and opportunities to connect and collaborate across our network, we invest in you so you can do your best work.

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About this school

Lift Hamford

Academy sponsor led · Primary · Ages 2–11

Good
Pupils
380
Avg teacher salary
£45,363
Pupil:teacher ratio
19:1
Academy trust
LIFT SCHOOLS

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Walton on the Naze, Essex, CO14 8TE

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Salary
£23956.22 - £25534.62 per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
26 October 2026
Closing date
2 November 2026

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