We are looking for an Apprentice Administrator to join the Harris Federation from September 2026.
You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and effective delivery of Maths Hub programmes, providing high-quality administrative, organisational and communication support to Work Group Leads and the wider Maths Hub team and enabling projects, events and reporting requirements to be delivered efficiently and on time.
This role is supported by the Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship, a 12‑month programme delivered by Hawk Training.
This role is part‑time and term‑time only. The salary will be £7,965 (22.5 hours per week, 40 weeks per year).
MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
* Provide proactive diary management for Work Group Leads, including scheduling sessions, meetings and key deadlines.
* Coordinate and confirm Work Group dates, ensuring all relevant information is communicated clearly.
* Support the induction of new Work Group Leads, ensuring they understand Maths Hub and NCETM processes and requirements.
* Act as a consistent point of contact for Work Group Leads, ensuring they have the information, resources and documentation needed to run their groups effectively.
* Create, file and archive documents in line with agreed processes.
* Book venues, rooms, resources and catering for Work Groups, projects and events.
* Communicate agendas, timings, reminders, travel and venue details clearly and professionally.
* Occasionally attend local Maths Hub events to provide administrative support, which may involve travel to venues such as Lambeth, Croydon or Bromley.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence in drafting clear and professional emails.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a busy and varied workload.
* Experience of supporting a team to meet deadlines.
* IT literacy, including confident use of Microsoft Word, Excel and other Office applications.
BENEFITS AND DEVELOPMENT
* Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression.
* Annual performance and loyalty bonus.
* Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution.
* 26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years of service, or equivalent for staff on term‑time contracts.
* Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan covering routine and specialist healthcare.
* Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice.
* Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme.
* Wide range of shopping, leisure and travel discounts.
* 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees.
* Interest‑free ICT and season ticket loans.
For most non‑teaching staff based at our Head Office in East Croydon, we also offer lifestyle‑friendly working arrangements including flexible start and end times and hybrid working with two days from home and three days on site.
SAFE GUARDING NOTICE
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
EEO STATEMENT
The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students and the whole of Harris is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve and are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.
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