Description In Partnership with the parents and the community, our aim is to make a positive difference to the lives of all the pupils in the school. ‘’Making a Difference’’ Administration Officer Band 5 35 hours per week, term time only plus one week Fixed term Contract until 31 st August 2026 FTE £26,473 - £28,239 Actual Salary £22,297 - £23,784 Dove House is an Outstanding school and is one of five schools within Solent Academies Trust. We are seeking to recruit a highly organised individual to join our growing administration team on a fixed term basis until 31 st August 2026. The role of Administrative Officer is vital in supporting the Senior Leadership and Administration Team. You will be part of a small friendly and cohesive team providing excellent administrative support. You will be a motivated and vibrant individual who enjoys working within an environment that is constantly busy. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate a high level of competency in ICT and have an excellent telephone manner. By joining the Dove House Academy team, we offer you: Excellent staff induction with a commitment to high quality professional development The opportunity to be part of an innovative and forward-thinking Trust A happy, committed, and supportive community Local Government Pension Scheme with the option of a 50/50 contribution to build over time 17.9% employer pension contribution Confidential Counselling & Wellbeing Support Service Life Insurance - 3 times annual salary (for members of the pension scheme) Wellbeing Inset Day to support the wellbeing of our staff Access to our onsite Fitness Suite Free onsite parking CPD opportunities to support Career development Employee Referral Scheme Salary Extras Employee Benefits Platform The working hours for this role are Monday to Friday, 8am to 3.30pm. You will work for 40 weeks of the year; however, you will be paid for 46.3 weeks. Your salary will be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments. For more details, please visit our website http://solent-trust.net Please complete a Solent Academies Trust application form. If you have any questions at all or wish to submit an application, please email recruitment&64;solentacademiestrust.info. Please note we will only accept applications completed on our Solent Academies Trust form. Closing date for applications is Monday 5 th January 2026, 9am Interviews will be held on Tuesday 13 th January 2026 Solent Academies Trust welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or religion. Only applications submitted on the academy’s application form will be accepted Solent Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.