Administration Assistant (Job share)
Ark Castledown Primary Academy
Ark Castledown Primary Academy is a popular school in the heart of Hastings. Since transitioning to Ark in September 2017, the school has seen significant improvement in all areas. We have a dedicated staff team committed to providing the best possible education for our pupils.
As part of the Ark schools’ network, we are committed to making sure that every child has access to a great education and real choices in life. We know that great schools need great staff, which is why we offer you the very best training and support at every stage of your career.
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Administration Officer, ideally with experience of working in a busy school office environment. This is a permanent role which will involve a wide range of school office administration duties as well as support to the Head of School and School Leadership Team. You will work closely alongside our capable and friendly office team, providing help and support to all school stakeholders including parents and pupils.
The successful candidate will have:
- experience of working in an administration environment, ideally in a school.
- excellent organisational and time-management skills.
- the skill to multitask while prioritising tasks effectively, working with minimal supervision and using initiative.
- excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- excellent team skills and experience of working effectively as part of a team.
- a positive, proactive ‘can do’ attitude to their role.
- a secure, wide-ranging knowledge of ICT use.
If you have a passion for education, we can offer you support and challenge to develop further. By joining the Ark schools network, you will gain access to an exclusive range of benefits including comprehensive CPD, training and best-practice sharing opportunities, large retail discounts as well as the unique opportunity to apply for international exchanges and other scholarship prospects.
Interested in this exciting opportunity? If you have any questions and/or would like to arrange a visit, please contact Viki Stapley on 01424 444046, or email [email protected] to arrange a visit to the school.
To apply please go to https://arkcastledown.org/jobs/vacancies The closing date for applications is 9.00am on 24/09/2025
Location: Hastings
Start date: ASAP
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 14.5 hours per week (2 days per week, term time only)
Salary: £23,723.00 pro rata, £12.64 per hour (Actual Salary: £8.219.00 per annum)
Interviews: W/C 29/09/25
Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this advert may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response.
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.
Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link.