Hours of work: 28.75 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: Wednesday 1 October 2025
For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy
Little Ridge Avenue
St Leonards on Sea
East Sussex
TN37 7LR
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Please note, we do not accept CVs.
Ark Little Ridge is a popular and over-subscribed school in the heart of Hastings graded 'OUTSTANDING' in all areas by Ofsted. (October 2023) It has a proven track record of raising standards for its pupils, particularly our most vulnerable..
We are a two-form entry school with a full cohort of 60 pupils in each year group. Our staff are very committed to knowing each child and providing them with the very best care.
We are seeking to appoint an experienced, highly motivated School Receptionist/Secretary on a part time, permanent basis to join our busy school admin team. It will involve ensuring the smooth and organised running of the school's office, dealing with parents' enquires, keeping accurate records, some administrative tasks and communicating effectively with staff and pupils. We can offer you a friendly, supportive school with opportunities for professional development.
The successful candidate will:
* be able to work under pressure
* have great organisational skills
* enjoy working with a large team of staff and pupils
* have a calm manner
* have great communication skills
If you have a passion to work within a school environment, 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, reduced gym membership, 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 would like to arrange a visit please contact Mr D Lennard on ext. 6) or email to arrange a visit to the school.
To apply please go to
Please note – we will be reviewing applications as they are received and reserve the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is appointed.
Location: Hastings
Start date: As soon as possible after completion of recruitment checks.
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part Time, 28.75 hours per week (5.75hrs daily Monday to Friday)
Salary: Actual Salary Range: £16,505 to £17,574 per annum gross
Closing date: Wednesday 1st October 2025
Interviews: Monday 6th October 2025
Additional Information
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to .
All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.