Academy Administrator

Job Description

Pay Range - Between Local Government Pay Scale 6 and 9

FTE £25,583 and FTE £27,254 (Pro Rata £22,831- £23,942)

Full Time, Term Time plus 5 days

8am to 4pm Monday to Thursday, 8am to 3.30pm Fridays

Required for January 2026

Legra Academy Trust provides high quality, high impact early years, primary and secondary education in Essex. Working together, we make a huge impact on the lives and education of both our young people and staff. We are committed to providing professional development for both our staff and governors, in order to achieve sustainable improvement.

As an Academy Administrator you will be responsible for the smooth day to day running of the Academy by providing administrative support to all staff. Strong attention to details is a must with this role including, but not limited to, Academy trips, minute taking and co-ordinating outside tutors. Applicants should be happy to work in a team but also be a self-starter with ability to work in a fast pace educational environment.

Experience working in a school environment would be desirable.

You will also be required to take on First Aid duties and any training for this will be provided. You will be a self-motivated individual and will possess an excellent understanding of health and safety.

Legra Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures, this appointment will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service, Social Media checks and satisfactory references. Belfairs Academy is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to positive employment policies to promote equal opportunity in employment.

Please send completed application forms to:- emma.lipscombe@legratrust.org.uk

Closing Date for Applications: 23rd November 2025

Interviews to be held : 27th November 2025

Information about the School

Belfairs is a vibrant Academy with 1400 students on roll from 11-18 yrs. We were graded a good school by Ofsted in 2013. We are a a highly successful and heavily oversubscribed academy in south east England with high quality and well-resourced facilities. Our staff enjoy excellent opportunities for career development and a childcare voucher and cycle purchase scheme through salary sacrifice.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.