Senior Administration Assistant

Job Introduction

Contract/Hours:  Permanent, Part Time

Salary Details:  Grade C £20,902 - £21,780 (£25,186 – 26,244 FTE)

Hours of Work:  35 Hours per week, Term Time plus 1 week (40 weeks per year)

                              08.30 – 16.00 Mon – Fri, 30 minutes lunch.

Closing Date:  Midday Friday 9 January 2026

Start Date: January 2026

Job/Person Summary

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Senior Administration Assistant to support the smooth running of our College. This is a varied and rewarding role where you will play a key part in ensuring efficient administration across the whole school.

We are looking for someone with excellent organisational and communication skills who is able to work under pressure with excellent attention to detail.  You will have the ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines.  Strong ICT skills and experience of working in a busy office environment are essential, along with a positive, flexible approach.

Responsibilities will include:

• Manage and prioritise requests for letters, photocopying, and document preparation.
• Administer processes for Year 7 transition.
• Lead on ParentMail communications and parents’ evening setup.
• Support events such as Primary School visits and Music School invoicing.
• Provide cover for Reception when required and administer basic first aid on a rota basis

Crookhorn is a vibrant College, offering a challenging role in a forward-looking environment, with innovative community developments and collaborations. The successful candidate will join an enterprising, highly skilled and motivated team of teaching and support staff.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Application forms are available on our website or from the College via recruitment@crookhorn.hants.sch.uk.  For an informal discussion about the post please contact Lorraine Tuff, Business and Operations Manager on extension 234 or by email Lorraine.tuff@crookhorn.hants.sch.uk

The advert may close prior to the stated date and interviews will take place as soon as a suitable field of candidates is obtained, therefore, early submission of applications is recommended.

Safer Recruitment

We 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 Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.