Salary: £21,717 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Closing date: 17 September 2025
Interview date: W/C 22 September 2025
How to apply:
The Job Description/Person Specification and Application Form can be downloaded from the STEP website. Completed application forms with supporting statements written in line with the person specification.
CVs are not accepted .
Who to contact if you have a query:
You are welcome to contact us for an informal discussion about this post prior to application.
Please contact Lexey Brown by email: to make arrangements.
Passion – Urgency – Positivity – Aspiration – Commitment
STEP Academy Trust is an exciting, dynamic place to work that can offer great opportunities to the right candidate. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, join us as we 'Strive Together for Excellence in Partnership'.
We are looking to recruit an Administrative Assistant to join the team at Thornton Grove Academy in East Sussex.
Our ideal candidate will:
* Have the ability to work under pressure in a constantly changing and demanding environment and remain professional at all times.
* Have good numeracy, literacy and keyboard skills.
* Have the ability to communicate effectively.
* Effective use of ICT and other specialist equipment/ resources
We can offer you:
* a dedicated leadership team, who are committed to supporting and developing colleagues;
* excellent professional development and promotion opportunities;
* membership to Perkbox discount scheme;
* subsidised private health care with Benenden;
The Job Description/Person Specification and Application Form can be downloaded from the STEP website. Completed application forms with supporting statements written in line with the person specification - CVs are not accepted .
Closing date: 17th September 2025
Interview date: w/c 22nd September 2025
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, Social Media check and satisfactory references .
STEP Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
STEP Academy Trust believes that its workforce should reflect the local community and that all groups within the community should have equal access to the Trust's employment opportunities. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Applicants must hold the right to work in the UK .
Additional Information
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.