Senior Administration Assistant

• Managing school communications, including the website, newsletters, social media and marketing content
• Providing high-quality administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team and Executive Assistant/Office Manager
• Coordinating school events, open evenings, trips and whole-school communications
• Supporting Financial administration including school trips, online payments and banking
• Maintaining school systems, calendars, records and GDPR compliance
• Acting as first point of contact for parents, visitors, staff and external agencies helping to deliver excellent customer service

• Previous administration experience ideally within a busy office or school environment
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing deadlines
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office with confidence learning new systems
• Experience of managing websites, newsletters or social media would be advantageous
• A positive, flexible and professional approach with the commitment to excellent customer service

The Portsmouth Academy is focused on providing an inclusive education for all children and ensuring that every child has access to the same opportunities. The Portsmouth Academy’s vision and ethos is rooted in developing aspirational and self-reflective learners who are able to think for themselves and be valuable members of their community. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum in both KS3 and 4, placing significant importance on cultural capital alongside academic achievement.

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools across the South West, South, South East and East of England, consisting of early years, primary, secondary and specialist provision. 

We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances. 

Learn more about our Vision and Values here

Next steps: 

If you are interested in working in our school, benefitting from a supportive network of teachers across our large academy and our Trust and you are keen to progress your career, then please apply today!

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

To arrange an informal conversation please contact Nicky Brown [email protected]

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process please email [email protected]