Job Description

Learning Academy Partnership

Leadership Team Administrator

Permanent

35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

NJC Grade E (Torbay) - 13.26 - 14.13 per hour

Required as soon as possible

The Learning Academy Partnership has an exciting opportunity to join our exceptional, friendly, and professional Business Support Team, based in Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot.

We are at an exciting time in our development as a growing School Trust, and this role will bring with it a real sense of personal fulfilment; you will be part of a team who strive to make a profound difference to the lives of our children. Our mission is to enable Flourishing Futures for all our children by working together as a values-led family of exceptional academies, delivering an entitlement to exceptional education across all our local communities.

We are looking for someone who is pro-active and solution focused to provide administrative support to the Trust Lead (CEO) and wider Leadership team. As an integral part of our team, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our leaders can focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional education and enabling every child to flourish. This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside inspiring leaders, taking on varied responsibilities that make a real difference across our family of academies.

This is an exciting and fast paced role that requires exceptional attention to detail, confident written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion. The successful candidate will be highly organised with strong IT skills, including thorough and current knowledge of Microsoft Office 365. You will be adept at prioritising tasks and managing workloads effectively. With a positive, proactive approach and a genuine enthusiasm for using technology, you will seek opportunities to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and support the Trust's strategic priorities.

The role will include:

Providing high quality, pro-active administrative support to the Trust Lead and the Leadership Team, supporting them to deliver the strategic priorities of the Trust.

Managing complex schedules, diaries and appointments, ensuring the seamless organisation of events, visits, and conferences.

Preparing, editing and publishing high-quality documentation, reports and communications.

Acting as the point of contact for the Leadership Team, liaising with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure smooth communication and collaboration

Monitor and maintain a system for CPD bookings for the Trust, including managing bookings, accommodation and travel arrangements.

Our Trust is dedicated to building an authentic workforce, so if you are excited about this role but your experience looks a little different to what we've identified, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the perfect candidate! We are proud to be a single organisation where professional growth is supported and celebrated, and this role offers genuine opportunities to develop your skills and grow within a dynamic team. If you have a strong willingness to learn, a commitment to personal and professional development, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you!

There will be a requirement to attend meetings as well as travel, so you will need your own transport. However, we are committed to supporting the work-like balance of our colleagues and would be happy to discuss what flexible working looks like for you.

We can offer you:

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Make a real difference

- every day you'll have the chance to make a profound difference to children's lives.

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Be part of something bigger

- you will be part of a values-led School Trust where we collaborate, innovate, and succeed together.

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We invest in you

- our People Strategy ensures you're nurtured, supported, and given opportunities to develop so you can provide the very best for our children.

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Grow your expertise

- access to our high-quality professional development, career pathways, and bespoke CPD; we're committed to your personal and professional growth.

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A genuine commitment to life balance

- we prioritise colleague wellness and actively support a healthy, sustainable approach to work.

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Comprehensive wellbeing support

- access to a confidential, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme whenever you need it.

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Flexibility that fits life

- our family-friendly policies help you balance work with what matters most.

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Perks and savings

- from Cycle to Work and Tech schemes, to lifestyle discounts and benefits.

A pension you can count on

- generous Local Government Pension Scheme.

Our School Trust is underpinned by our four core beliefs;

we are stronger together, a sense of belonging; removing barriers and realising the possible. We want to support you in deciding if we are a School Trust that you would like to join. We strongly recommend that you arrange a visit or virtual call so that you can better understand if we are an organisation which excites you and can support you to flourish. Please contact people@lapsw.org or call 01626 248800 to arrange an appointment. For further details and to apply, please refer to the vacancies section of the Trust websitewww.lapsw.co.uk

If you require additional support to complete your application due to a disability or neurodivergent condition such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, or autism, please follow the links below. We encourage you to share any additional needs you may require so we can provide a fair and equitable process for all who apply.

https://exceptionalindividuals.com/neurodiversity/
https://www.healthassured.org/blog/neurodiversity/

The closing date for this post is

Wednesday 14th January 2026 (9am)

, however please feel free to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be considered upon receipt. We reserve the right to interview / appoint before the closing date.

The Learning Academy Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS disclosures are required for this post along with the other necessary checks. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered 'protected' and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.69-14.59 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme Sick pay
Work Location: In person