Job Description

We are looking for an organised and detail orientated individual to join the team at South Hunsley School and Sixth Form as an Administration Assistant who will play a key role in providing comprehensive and effective administrative and customer service support.

The working hours are up to 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday during the school term. You will also be paid for an additional 12 days per year (equivalent to 88.8 hours), which enables you to attend team meetings and training and development that sits outside your normal working hours. You will also be required to work some days during the school holidays. Your actual salary will be 21,380.85 per annum, and this is paid in 12 equal instalments over the year so even when it is the summer holidays, you continue to receive the same payment that month. If you are interested in working on a part time basis, please get in touch and we are happy to explore this further with you.

Why choose us?

You will work as a part of our friendly and dedicated corporate services team to provide a reception service and practical administration service to support the communications and functions of the school. This will include dealing with a range of enquiries through telephone and email including: Microsoft office and bespoke software systems, e.g. SIMS. In addition, to provide administration services including: reprographics, arranging travel, room bookings, and to support school events.

Here at South Hunsley we passionately believe in the limitless potential of every member of our school community. We want everyone to be happy, confident and successful so we can all achieve more than we think is possible. We can promise support, care, encouragement and respect as well as really enjoyable and rewarding working and learning environment. We are genuinely committed to our students and our staff, and we do everything we can to ensure every child receives the care and guidance they need to thrive. We are proud of our school and would welcome the opportunity to give you a tour, so please don't hesitate to contact Freya Dobson (HR Officer) on 01482 631208 or by email via Freya.Dobson@southhunsley.org.uk if you would like to visit or find out more.

In addition to we offer you?

Access to our

staff benefits platform

which includes big brand discounts and other financial incentives including a

cycle to work scheme

offering discounted bike purchases

Ethical leadership

, professional trust and autonomy and a caring ethos in which everyone is valued and respected.

Family friendly policies,

including sector leading Maternity, Adoption and Neonatal care pay offers. Opportunities for

flexible working

Membership of the

East Riding Pension Scheme

with benefits including secure earnings linked pension and a lump sum death grant of three times your salary

Well-being support

including discounted East Riding gym membership; free annual flu vaccinations; refund of the cost of the annual NHS prescription prepayment certificate; access to a

free employee assistance scheme 24/7

with advice on a wide range of practical issues ranging from legal information and consumer issues to specialist counselling and access to a

Virtual GP service

. A programme of

training and development

and

career pathways

for colleagues wanting to progress

What are we looking for?

We are looking for an individual who has:

Excellent organisational skills A good eye for detail as well as A good standard of education including literacy and numeracy at GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent, Excellent ICT skills Experience of working in a busy office environment in an administrative role
Full details of our requirements can be found in the person specification.

Applicant Information

Further information about our School and Trust can be found in the applicant brochure.

If you require an application in an alternative format, please contact Freya Dobson, HR Officer on Freya.Dobson@southhunsley.org.uk or 01482 631208.

All applications must be received by no later than 9am on Friday 8th August 2025.

We look forward to receiving your application and we will contact you once your application has been reviewed.

The Education Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to appointment and we undertake an online check, in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 guidance.

The Education Alliance's Child Protection Policy can be accessed at: https://theeducationalliance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Child-Protection-Policy.pdf

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 21,380.85 per year

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 283903INDX