Administrative Assistant - King's Academy College Park

Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom

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Administrative Assistant – King’s Academy College Park

Permanent

Hours: 14.5 hours a week term time only. 2 days per week, Monday & Tuesday 8am-4pm with a 45 minute unpaid lunch break

Location: King’s Academy College Park, Crofton Road, Portsmouth PO2 0NT

Closing date:Midday on Friday 16th January 2026

Start date: February 2026

We are seeking to appoint an Administrative Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated team. The successful candidate will demonstrate enthusiasm, resilience, initiative and patience, alongside excellent time management skills. They will be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, and will be confident working with children.

The successful candidate will have:

• Competence in the use of office-based ICT programmes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A clear understanding of the need to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Previous experience of working in a busy office environment
• The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and work effectively under pressure
• An understanding of statutory requirements relating to safeguarding, child protection, and health and safety
• A willingness to undertake first aid training and act as a designated first aider

The role will include:

• Answering and directing telephone enquiries in a professional manner
• Greeting all visitors to the school, checking relevant DBS documentation and notifying the appropriate member of staff of their arrival
• Monitoring the school’s general email account, responding to enquiries where appropriate and forwarding messages to the relevant person
• Providing administrative support to the school, including photocopying, filing and general office duties
• Receiving, sorting and distributing post and deliveries

King’s Academy College Park is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level and any other background checks, will be required prior to any offer of employment.

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

• Job Identification 5608
• Posting Date 01/08/2026, 11:39 AM
• Apply Before 01/16/2026, 12:00 PM
• Locations Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom