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Senior Administrative Officer

Job Introduction

About this Role

Hours:  36.25 hrs per week - 39 weeks (term time) + 2 weeks (to be worked during school holidays)

Actual Salary: £29,276.12 - £32,091.85

If you are flexible, organised and committed to supporting  children in a school setting to flourish and thrive, then this role has been written just for you!

As the Senior Administrative Officer, you will lead a fantastic office team and act as a positive and professional ambassador for the school, reflecting our values in your behaviours and actions.

You'll be a fantastic fit if you:

  • Are enthusiastic, innovative and keen to develop yourself 
  •  Will embrace being a welcoming and professional first point of contact for parents and visitors
  • ️ Are committed to safeguarding and supporting all pupils to thrive
  •  Value collaboration and want to contribute to a wider professional community that values growth and innovation
  •  Have previous experience of working in a busy office environment and within a team
  • ️ Believe in building strong, collaborative, relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues

Why Choose Us?

Inspire Learning Partnership is a forward-thinking, evidence informed Trust that puts people first. Our Big Moves are not slogans, they shape how we lead, invest and make decisions. When you join us, you are not just taking a job, you are joining a community where your voice is heard, your development is invested in and your wellbeing is genuinely prioritised  

What We Offer:

  • Staff wellbeing and development is at the core of our culture, supporting our Big Move 2: Being the employer of choice
  • Be part of a Trust that’s small enough to know you, but big enough to invest in you
  • A tailored induction and clear, supportive, career development
  • An evidence informed culture where innovation, curiosity and brave thinking are encouraged
  • Longer holidays than maintained schools, including a two-week October half-term
  • Access to high quality professional development, regular line management meetings and inspiring colleagues
  • A competitive salary
  • Blue Light Card, Cycle to Work scheme, Halfords & Tredz discount

Come and See for Yourself.  

If you are driven by purpose, energized by impact, and committed to transforming lives through education, we invite you to join us and be part of a school community where you are valued, developed, and empowered to make a lasting difference.

We’d love to show you around Kanes Hill and share what makes our school and Trust so special. 

If you’re curious or ready to apply, get in touch to arrange a visit: katie.smith@ilpartnership.org

To apply, visit MyNewTerm at: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/139619/EDV-2026-HPS-01805

Early applications are strongly encouraged — we reserve the right to interview exceptional candidates before the closing date.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

Inspire Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

An enhanced DBS check is required for all roles in regulated activity. The specific safeguarding responsibilities of this role are outlined within Part One of Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.

Further details concerning our safeguarding policies and procedures, including our statement on the Rehabilitation of Offenders, can be found on the Trust website.

As part of our due diligence and in line with the recommendation made in Keeping Children Safe in Education, the Trust reserves the right to undertake online searches on shortlisted candidates. Further details about our searches can be found within our Recruitment Policy.

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