The de Ferrers Academy
Administration Assistant (Maternity Cover) at The de Ferrers Academy
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Administrator (Maternity Cover) – de Ferrers Academy
Job Reference
EDV/2026/DFA/09920
Location
St Mary's Drive, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 0LL
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Temporary (Maternity Cover)
- Contract Term: Full-Time
- Hours Per Week: 37
- Weeks Per Year: 39.2
- Closing Date: 9:00am, Friday 10th July 2026
- Start Date: September 2026
- Interview Date(s): 13th July 2026
- Positions Available: 1
- Salary: £25,583.00 - £26,403.00 per annum (FTE) Pro-rata (37hr/wk): £22,215.80 - £22,927.87
About the Role
We are seeking a highly organised, efficient, and effective administrator to join the Administration team at the de Ferrers Academy. This role is critical in supporting the smooth running of reception, finance, and safeguarding while ensuring:
- Administrative processes and routines are well-established and robust
- Wider staff teams operate efficiently and effectively
- Additional administrative support is provided across the academy as required
The successful candidate will demonstrate: ✅ Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy ✅ Strong interpersonal skills for engaging with stakeholders ✅ Adaptability with occasional tasks outside core responsibilities
A plus: Familiarity with school systems like SIMS and Class Charts (not essential).
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and maintain administrative routines (reception, finance, safeguarding)
- Ensure data accuracy and compliance across systems
- Support staff and stakeholders with information requests
- Coordinate administrative workflows to improve efficiency
- Represent the academy in operational and logistical tasks
- Support safeguarding procedures through accurate record-keeping
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Person Specification
Essential
🔹 Excellent organisation, time management, and problem-solving skills 🔹 Ability to work independently with minimal supervision 🔹 Strong confidentiality and discretion 🔹 fluent written and spoken English 🔹 UK right-to-work documentation
Preferred
✔ Familiarity with school administration software (e.g., SIMS, Class Charts) ✔ Experience in a multi-faceted admin role (finance, safeguarding, HR) ✔ Experience in an Educational or charitable sector
Why Join Affinity Learning Partnership?
Our People Strategy
Our approach is built on three core pillars:
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Belongs – A culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion
- Staff feel valued, respected, and part of a community
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Progresses – Staff development and continuous professional development (CPD)
- Invests in every colleague’s growth through our Professional Growth Model
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Thrives – Wellbeing support
- Prioritises mental and physical wellbeing to ensure colleagues thrive
Core Benefits
- Proessional Growth Pathways under our CPD model
- No performance-related pay
- Commitment to dignity and respect in the workplace
- Leadership/staff networks fostering collaboration
- Trust-wide workload reduction initiatives
- Wellbeing initiatives supported by the Wellbeing Champion Network ➔ £1 Wellbeing day per academic year
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Additional Perks
- Employee Assistance Programme + mental health support
- Benenden Health private healthcare (self-pay service)
- Discounted gym memberships via Everyone Active
- Cycle-to-Work scheme
- BHSF health cash plan
- Eye care vouchers + flu vaccination vouchers
- Generous pension schemes (Teachers’ Pension/ LGP Scheme)
Important Notes
Sponsorship Policy
📌 No sponsorship licence. Only UK residents eligible for employment.
Application Deadline
- Submit by 09:00am, Friday 10th July 2026
- Early closure may occur if suitable applications are received in high volume.
Correspondence
⚠️ Check your junk/spam folder for updates. Due to high application volumes, we cannot provide individual feedback at this stage.
Equality & Diversity Commitment
- All backgrounds and identities welcome
- Reasonable adjustments made in recruitment if requested.
- Compulsory Enhanced DBS check
Ensure when applying, your application reflects Affinity’s values: inclusivity, professional growth, and wellbeing.
*Applicants must provide documentation proving right to work in the UK.
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