Job Ref No. ECC2144-109S Position Type: Administration Pay Range: Scale 3
Position Start Date: 01/03/2026 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 03/02/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: Monday 9th February 2026
3 days a week. Monday 8.30 - 13.30pm, Tuesday & Thursday 8.30 - 16.00pm
To commence March 2026
Overview
Larkrise Primary School is part of Quantum Multi-Academy Trust and is looking to recruit an enthusiastic, reliable and capable office administrative assistant. The successful candidate will be very well organised, with excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to demonstrate strong initiative and flexibility. A good level of English and mathematics is required.
Previous experience of working in a school office is desirable, with strong ICT skills, highly personable and a strong professional skill set required. A good knowledge of school attendance processes is desirable.
Responsibilities
* Supporting the office manager with admissions / attendance / organisation of school trips
* Reception - greeting visitors and taking deliveries
Safeguarding
Quantum Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS.
Information for Applicants
Visits to the school are very warmly welcomed. If you are interested, please contact the school office either on 01245 471 654 or by email admin@larkrise.essex.sch.uk and the Headteacher will arrange a suitable time for an informal chat.
Due to the number of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted once the advertisement has closed.
Closing date: Midnight 3rd February 2026
Interview date: Monday 9th February 2026
About the School
Larkrise Primary School is situated in Great Baddow, south of Chelmsford City Centre. It is part of the newly formed Quantum Multi-Academy Trust.
Larkrise is a vibrant one-form entry primary school, serving the local community in Great Baddow, Chelmsford. We pride ourselves on our happy, ambitious and inclusive ethos that is reflective of our vision and values. We recognise what a great privilege and responsibility it is to be trusted with shaping a child\'s early opportunities, experiences and holistic development. For this reason, we are restless in our pursuit to provide the highest standards of wellbeing and education possible.
Our teachers and staff are our greatest asset and our pupils benefit immensely from great relationships with staff they know and trust. We will always strive to foster close relations between school, parent and child as we believe this is essential for a child to learn, thrive and achieve.
QMAT is a dynamic and forward-thinking trust, comprising of one large secondary school and seven thriving primary schools, all rated Good or better by Ofsted. Our schools are united by a shared culture of excellence, where relationships, opportunity, care, and kindness are at the heart of everything we do.
We set high standards and expectations, nurturing the potential in every child and empowering them to forge successful pathways for the future. Our ethos is not just about what we achieve, but how we achieve it—with integrity, compassion, and a relentless commitment to improvement.
To find out more about QMAT or to view trust 'Policies, GDPR & Privacy Notices' or 'Governance' information visit the website: www.qmat.co.uk
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.
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