Administration Assistant

Voyage Education Partnership; Boston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational organization is seeking an Administration Assistant for a temporary maternity cover position in Boston. The role involves managing school communications, maintaining records, and providing support for various administrative tasks. Applicants should be well-organized, have excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently as well as in a team. This is a full-time position, though temporary, with a commitment to safeguarding and data protection throughout employment.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing Days

Employee Benefits Platform

Cycle to Work Scheme

Responsibilities

• Manage school communications, including phone calls, emails, and inquiries.
• Maintain school records and ensure data accuracy.
• Assist with document and report preparation.
• Support student attendance monitoring and reporting.
• Manage school events and activities.
• Oversee school supplies and equipment management.
• Provide general administrative support to staff.

Skills

Well organised

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Administration Assistant (Boston Pioneers Academy)

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Education Phases: Primary;

Application Deadline: Sunday, 1st February 2026

Is a Shared Job: No

About us

A warm welcome to Boston Pioneers Academy, Lincolnshire’s first Free School. Our aim at Pioneers is to encourage and enable all children towards the realisation of their own unique talents. We aspire to ignite within every child a lifelong love of learning through the provision of a rich and exciting curriculum, which will ultimately help them to see that all accomplishments start with a dream and that all dreams are possible. This is encapsulated in our Academy Motto: ‘Sic Itur Ad Astra’ – Thus one journeys to the stars. At Pioneers we set the highest standards for our pupils in terms of both their academic progress and their conduct. Our Academy is centred around our ‘R.E.A.C.H.’ Values: Resilience – We keep trying, even when things are tough; Excellence – We strive for excellence in all we do; Ambition – We are ambitious for ourselves and those around us; Care – We are caring and compassionate to each other; Honesty – We are honest in what we say and what we do. Apart from home, school is the single most important place in the lives of most children. Their experience of school will play a vital role in their lives and be a key determiner in their future. As such, we understand how important it is to decide on the right school for your child.

Job Description

• Managing school communications, including phone calls, emails, and in-person inquiries.
• Maintaining school records, ensuring data is accurate and up to date.
• Assisting with the preparation of documents and reports.
• Supporting with student attendance monitoring and reports.
• Assisting with the management of school events and activities.
• Managing school supplies and equipment, including stock checks and orders.
• Providing general administrative support to teaching staff and leadership.

This position is 37 hours per week, and is a temporary, maternity cover position.

The Voyage Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks, which will include online checks. Therefore, all posts within the Trust are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. It is an offence to apply for a role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

All adults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations.

Voyage Education Partnership welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement.

• Employee Assistance Programme, including access to counselling, 24/7 GP service and wellbeing services
• 2 Wellbeing Days per academic year
• Employee Benefits Platform including hundreds of discounts on many highstreet retailers
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Desired Criteria

• Well organised with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills, verbally and in writing