Job Introduction
Administration Officer
Permanent
27.5 hours a week, Term time only (40 weeks), plus one week
FTE Salary £27,347 - £29,171
Actual Salary £18,097 - £19,304
Working hours for this role are: Monday to Wednesday 8.30am - 4pm, and Thursday 8.30am - 2.15pm.
Mary Rose Academy is an outstanding school and is one of five schools within Solent Academies Trust. We pride ourselves on consistently high standards and expect our staff to share this commitment. We are seeking to recruit an Administration Officer, on a part time basis, to join our admin team.
Mary Rose Academy consists of three separate sites, a requirement of this role will be to work across two sites, therefore, you must hold a full vehicle licence and have business insurance. The working sites will be: The Lantern, Penhale Road, Fratton, PO1 5EF, and The Compass, Gisors Road, PO4 8GT.
The role of Administrative Officer is vital in supporting the Senior Leadership and Administrative Team. You will be part of a small friendly and cohesive team providing excellent administrative support. You will need to be motivated, enthusiastic and a vibrant individual who enjoys working within an environment that is constantly busy.
Candidates will be expected to demonstrate a high level of competency in ICT, have an excellent telephone manner and organisational skills.
At Solent Academies Trust, we are proud to be a community built on connection, respect, and belonging.
Our Relational Culture Charter guides us to work together and support each other through:
• Valuing Difference
• Effective Communication
• High Challenge & High Support to Empower
• Respect for All
• Solution-Focused Approaches
We believe that when relationships thrive, people thrive – and so do the children and young people we serve.
By joining the Mary Rose Academy team, we offer you:
• Excellent staff induction with a commitment to high quality professional development aligned in relational leadership and HR excellence
• A culture rooted in relational practice, belonging, and wellbeing
• A workplace where your values, voice, and contribution truly matter
• Local Government Pension Scheme with the option of a 50/50 contribution to build over time
• Competitive employer pension contribution
• Life insurance – 3 times annual salary (for members of the pension scheme)
• Employee Benefits Platform
• Confidential Counselling & Wellbeing Support Service
• Wellbeing INSET Day to support the wellbeing of our staff
• Free onsite parking at most of our academies
• Increase in paid weeks after 5 years of service from 46.3 weeks to – 47.1 weeks
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Employee Benefits Platform
This role is a band 5, which attracts an annual FTE of £27,347 - £29,171. Term time only salary is £18,097 - £19,304.
For more details, please visit our jobs board Mary Rose Academy | SAMpeople Recruit
Closing date for applications is Thursday 21st May 2026, 9am.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 2nd June 2026.
Solent Academies Trust welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion. Only applications submitted on the academy’s application form will be accepted Solent Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
