Administrative Assistant

Hours of work: 35 Hours

Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only etc.

(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: Friday 16 October 2026

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

Heron Park Primary Academy

Dallington Road

Hampden Park

Eastbourne

East Sussex

BN22 9EE

Phone: 01323 502525

Email: heronparkoffice@heronppa.org.uk

Website: www.heronparkprimaryacademy.org

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Heron Park Primary Academy is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed Administrative Assistant on a permanent, part-time basis.

As the first point of contact with the school community, this role provides an efficient and welcoming reception service and ensures appropriate safeguarding administration of visitors.

• you have previous experience of reception work

• you have a warm, friendly, and professional manner

• you have strong organisational skills and can manage multiple tasks in a busy school environment

• you have excellent communication skills, both verbal, and written, and can build positive relationships with school users

• you are enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team

In return for your passion and commitment, we offer:

• A supportive team who place our values of Respect, Curiosity, Independence, Resilience, and Aspiration at the centre of all that we do with a commitment to raising pupil achievement and aspirations

• Extensive professional development opportunities, including Aurora Trust-wide CPD

• A spacious well-equipped and well-resourced learning environment

• A skilled and committed SLT who are devoted to improving outcomes for all children and staff

• The opportunity to be part of a multi-academy trust that has collaboration at its heart and will support you every step of the way

• Enhanced paternity leave, in excess of the Green and Burgundy Books

• Aurora Academies Advantage scheme - this includes access to free and confidential advice on a range of topics via the Employee Assistance Programme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, discounts to high-street shops and health and well-being support

If you are interested in finding out more, we strongly suggest that you arrange a tour of the school - please contact Yvonne Streeter, Office Manager on office@heronppa.org.uk or 01323 502525.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive suitable applications. Therefore, we recommend submitting you application as soon as possible.

Please note that we can only accept applications submitted through our recruitment platform, SAMPeople Recruit, so kindly follow this link to apply: https://recruit.sampeople.co.uk/jobboard/Vacancy/Details?campaignref=SCH-AAT-0314.