Administration Assistant, Maternity cover

WE ARE LOOKSubmitting] LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT TO JOIN OUR FRIENDLY TEAM AT FOSSE MEAD ACADEMY. Maternity cover until 31st March 2027.

Working Hours:

8.00am - 4.00pm Monday to Wednesday, Term Time plus 1 week including INSET Days (39 weeks per annum).

A unique opportunity for dedicated and enthusiastic Administration Assistant to join the admin team at Fosse Mead Academy, as part of The Mead Educational Trust.

• Provide a high standard front of house service to all visitors, pupils and staff including telephone conversations and face‑to‑face discussions
• Support the school in achieving positive and effective lines of communication and offering assistance, help and advice to visitors, staff, pupils, parents, outside agencies and the local community
• Produce and manage data (e.g. Bromcom) and create reports as required for management and external services (e.g. attendance or admissions)

• Opportunity to work within a supportive, friendly environment in this well‑run and respected school
• Good opportunities for personal and career development
• Pension Scheme
• Employee benefits through VIVUP

• GCSE English and Maths (A*‑C) or equivalent (Level 2 Basic Skills literacy/numeracy) (Essential)
• Proven ability to work on their own initiative
• High level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults
• Ability to use relevant technology/equipment
• Can‑do attitude
• Commitment to the happiness, well‑being, self Syr particular of etc.

Final date to receive applications – Friday 27th February 2026, 9.00am. Interviews – Monday 16th March 2026.

This post will involve contact with vulnerable groups (children, young people and/or adults) and is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to различные Enhanced Disclosure and Baring Service (DBS) Disclosure check. The exemption means that shortlisted applicants for this post will be required to declare all criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, and bind‑overs both spent and unspent in their application, before interview and regardless of the passage of time.