Administration Assistant

About Us:

Blue Bell Hill is a vibrant, inclusive primary school where children truly sit at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our warm and welcoming ethos, we nurture a strong sense of belonging and community, underpinned by high expectations for all. We encourage respect and care for ourselves and each other, ensuring that every child feels valued, supported, and inspired to achieve their very best. Our dedicated and caring staff team works closely together to create an environment where curiosity blossoms, individuality is cherished, and learning flourishes. Through a rich, broad, and balanced curriculum, we bring learning to life and support children to grow in confidence, independence, and resilience. Wellbeing is fundamental at Blue Bell Hill — for both children and staff — and we are deeply committed to fostering a positive, purposeful culture where kindness, ambition, and a love of learning can thrive side by side.

About Flying High:

Flying High Partnership is a thriving multi-academy trust of 38 primary schools across Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottingham City, and Nottinghamshire. We are driven by a shared vision to be unique, exceptional, and sustainable. Founded in 2012, we believe in the power of meaningful collaboration to help schools reach their full potential while supporting others along the way. Our Partnership celebrates individuality, champions continuous improvement, and ensures every child thrives. With a strong focus on school-led professional development and leadership, we’re committed to growing exceptional teachers and inspirational leaders. Together, we make every day count.

About the Role

We are looking for a highly organised, professional and welcoming Administrative Assistant to join our office team. This role is central to the smooth day-to-day running of the school, providing high-quality administrative support across a wide range of clerical, financial and organisational tasks. You will often be the first point of contact for families, visitors and staff, so a friendly, calm and professional manner is essential. The role requires the ability to manage multiple priorities, handle confidential information with discretion and work efficiently within established systems and processes. Working closely with the School Business Manager and wider team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the school operates effectively, supporting both staff and children behind the scenes.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality administrative support across the school, following established systems and processes Monitor student attendance including, working with parents and the Pastoral team. Manage and maintain accurate records, including pupil, staffing and financial information Undertake financial procedures such as processing orders, monitoring budgets and reconciling accounts Produce reports and manage data accurately using a range of IT systems Act as a professional and welcoming first point of contact for parents, visitors and external agencies Maintain confidentiality at all times and ensure safeguarding procedures are followed Support the wider office team and contribute to the efficient running of the school We are looking for someone who: Has a good standard of literacy and numeracy and relevant administrative experience Is highly organised, efficient and able to manage a varied workload Has strong IT skills and confidence working with data and management systems Demonstrates professionalism, discretion and integrity when handling sensitive information Communicates effectively with a wide range of people Is flexible, proactive and able to work both independently and as part of a team Reflects our values and contributes positively to our school community We Can Offer You: A commitment to people across our partnership, underpinned by our people principles: adaptability, wellness, recognising achievement, employee voice and engagement, professional development and growth, inclusivity, and collaboration Access to high-quality CPL to support your development Opportunities to grow and progress within the partnership Access to an employee assistance programme, including counselling, financial support, and legal advice A supportive and welcoming working environment with a strong team ethos Application Details Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit or find out more, please contact the school office. Early application is advised, as we may interview and appoint before the closing date. Flying High Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.