Job Description

Administrative Assistant
Knighton Mead Primary Academy, Part of The Mead Educational Trust (TMET)
Salary Range 25,783 - 26,193 FTE
Actual Salary 11,274 - 11,453
Contract Type: Part time
Contract Term: Permanent
Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date: 23rd January 2026
Interview Date: TBC - W/C 26th January 2026
? About the Role
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic administrative assistant to join our dedicated and friendly team at Knighton Mead Academy part of The Mead Educational Trust (TMET).
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a culture of excellence, ambition, and inclusion. The successful candidate will have a commitment to securing the best outcomes for all learners and play an active role in shaping a safe and positive school environment.
? At Knighton Mead we are committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where every member of our community feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.
Our approach prioritises clarity, consistency, and inclusivity, ensuring that all stakeholders-staff, pupils, and parents-understand and embody our shared expectations.
In embracing a culture of belonging rooted in kindness, respect, and accountability, we aspire to cultivate a generation of compassionate, resilient, and socially responsible individuals. By fostering positive behaviours driven by intrinsic motivation and a genuine desire to contribute to the common good, we lay the foundation for lifelong success and fulfilment.
? What We're Looking For
We welcome applicants who can demonstrate:

• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

• A professional, caring, and flexible approach

• The ability to work collaboratively within a team

• Customer Service experience in a high-pressured environment that required high levels of multi-tasking and working unsupervised on a variety of tasks

? Why Join Us?
The Mead Educational Trust (TMET) is a growing family of schools united by a shared commitment to delivering exceptional education and improving life chances for all our pupils. Serving a diverse range of communities across Leicester and Leicestershire, TMET is built on strong values of collaboration, inclusion, integrity, and excellence.
We are passionate about creating opportunities for staff to thrive. As part of TMET, you will benefit from:

• Access to high-quality professional development, coaching, and career progression

• Trust-wide collaboration across a network of passionate, like-minded professionals

• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance, including access to the Vivup Employee Assistance Programme

• Clear, values-led leadership and a shared drive to make a meaningful difference in education

TMET is an inclusive employer, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds and levels of experience. We believe that every child deserves an outstanding education - and that every adult in our organisation deserves to feel supported, valued, and inspired.
? Safer Recruitment & Safeguarding Statement
The Mead Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
An enhanced DBS check with a check of the barred lists is required for all roles working with children. As part of our safer recruitment process and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025, we will also carry out:

• Online searches for all shortlisted candidates, to help identify any issues or concerns that are publicly available online

• Checks on employment history, references, and eligibility to work in the UK

We are an equal opportunities employer.

Skills Required