Job Description

Vacancy for Administrative Assistant at The Lantern Community Primary School!

Required from September 2025

This is a part-time role - 2 days per week (some flexibility with days - Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday preferred)

Hours of work: 8am - 4pm term-time only

Salary: Support Staff Grade 3 (Actual Salary 8077 per year)

Please submit your application via MyNewTerm - https://mynewterm.com/jobs/145804/EDV-2025-LCPS-77082

We have a vacancy for an enthusiastic and well organised administrative assistant. You will be part of a small and friendly office team and your role will be busy and varied. Your work will include reception duties, greeting visitors, answering emails and telephone calls, inputting attendance and school lunch orders, managing pupil records including admissions data, overseeing arrangements for school trips and after school clubs plus general office duties.

The opportunity:

A fulfilling and rewarding role where you will be making a difference and valued as part of a team An opportunity to use a range of administrative skills Outstanding professional development opportunities for all our staff A part-time, term-time only position which offers more flexibility around other commitments

The ideal candidate:

A good educational background - GCSE qualifications or above Experience of working in a school or office environment Possess outstanding communication skills and can work well in a team An understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues

About Meridian Trust

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -

Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT) Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources Cycle to work scheme Defined benefit local government or Teacher's pension scheme Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations Free on-site parking Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays
To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/.

Closing date for applications is: Monday 28th July 2025 by 9am

Interview to take place: 31st July 2025

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as an online search.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 8,076.00-8,077.00 per year

Expected hours: 15 per week

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 28/07/2025