Administration Assistant

Administration Assistant

Salary: Grade 4 Point: 5 - 7 (£22,468 - £23,188 Actual salary per annum)

Hours: 37 hours per week, Term Time Only plus 3 days

Fixed Term until 31st August 2027

Start date: Asap

Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust is a vibrant family of ten schools across Hull - three secondary and seven primary - united by a shared purpose: to inspire pupils to thrive in life. Each Thrive school is a dynamic community of staff, pupils, and families working together to unlock every child’s potential.

The Opportunity

Chiltern Primary School wishes to appoint an experienced School Administration Assistant. Starting as soon as possible, we are seeking a cheerful and enthusiastic person to provide a professional first point of contact for parents and visitors. Duties will include meeting and greeting visitors, taking and relaying accurate messages, and providing administrative, financial, and resource management support in our busy school office.

What We Offer

• An inclusive and forward-thinking Multi-Academy Trust

• Opportunities for professional growth and development

• Access to our staff benefits platform, including retail discounts, gym membership offers, and savings schemes such as cycle-to-work

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme/ Teachers Pension

What You Will Bring

The ideal candidate will bring an excellent telephone manner, strong interpersonal skills, high attention to detail, and outstanding ICT skills, combined with a commitment to working collaboratively in an inclusive and supportive team environment. Proven practical experience in a busy school office is required, including hands-on proficiency with Word, Excel, and Google Workspace tools (such as Docs and Forms).

Next Steps

We are proud to be a Level 1 Disability Confident Committed Employer. Through this accreditation, we will offer an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role.

For further information and an informal discussion, please contact Claire Jessop-Fallows by email on jessopc@thrivetrust.uk

• Closing date: Sunday 1st November 2026, 12pm

• Shortlisting: Monday 2nd November 2026

• Interviews: To be confirmed

Please note, we do not accept CVs; applications must be submitted using our application form. Should you require any adjustments to this, please contact people@thrivetrust.uk

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