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Job Ref No. ECC8822387-137S Position Type: Administration Pay Range: Scale 5 FTE £26,824
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 16/01/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: 22nd January 2026  

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Office Administrator - Blenheim Primary School



Contract Term: Permanent,Term Time + Additional 2 weeks + Inset Days

Start Date: Jan 2026

Contract Type: 37 hours per week - Mon - Fri (1 hr for lunch)

Pay Scale: Scale 5 FTE £26,824, Actual Salary £24,281 per annum

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated office administrator to join our team, with key responsibilities for pupil data, admissions, and welfare. You will provide general administrative support to the school and be responsible for the collection, storage and retrieval of pupil data, ensuring legal requirements are met, parents are kept well informed and that the management of required information is available to the school. You will manage school admissions and monitor and report on pupil attendance, liaising with parents and other professionals about those who are persistently absent and attending meetings when required. You will also be responsible for pupil welfare, including supporting children with first aid and medicines. You will report to the School Operations Manager.

We are looking for people who:


●are passionate about engaging with and supporting children and their families;
● are able to contribute to and work as part of a team;
● have excellent communication skills and a flexible attitude;
● have effective time management and an ability to work on their own initiative; and
● are reliable and able to work to meet the needs of the children in a large, vibrant school community.


We can offer:


● support from a friendly, experienced staff
● welcoming children
● opportunities for professional and/or personal development
● a focus on staff well-being as part of the Learning in Harmony Trust putting staff first and providing many incentives and opportunities, including free access to the Perkbox staff benefit scheme

The successful applicant will be friendly, approachable, and supportive of children and their families. They will have strong organisation and communication skills, work with attention to detail, and have excellent IT skills.

You can find out more about our Trust and our schools at www.lihtrust.uk

Closing Date: 16th January 2026

Interview Date: 22nd January 2026

Safeguarding Statement

Learning in Harmony Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people in our care and expect all staff to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practice and the successful applicant will need a satisfactory enhanced DBS certificate and supportive references.

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.

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Contact Information

Amanda Wiley
School Way
Blenheim Chase, Leigh on Sea
Essex , SS9 4HX
Telephone: 01702 474684
Email: hr@lihtrust.uk

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