Administrative Assistant - King's Academy College Park at Portsmouth City Council

Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Aug, 26

Salary

25201.0

Posted On

21 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

ICT Proficiency, Communication Skills, Confidentiality, Time Management, Data Input Accuracy, Prioritization, Safeguarding, Child Protection, Health and Safety, Administrative Support

Industry

Education Management

Description

Administrative Assistant – King’s Academy College Park Permanent Salary: Band 3, £24,796 - £25,201 FTE (£13,019 - £13,232 actual) Hours: Part time, 3 days per week, 22.5 hours per week (jobshare), term time only. Working pattern: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm (30 minute unpaid lunch break) Location: King’s Academy College Park, Crofton Road, Portsmouth PO2 0NT Closing date: Midday on Monday 1st June 2026 We are looking to appoint an Administrative Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated office team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate enthusiasm, resilience, initiative, strong time management, attention to detail, and be able to work effectively as part of a team. They will also be able to manage frequent interruptions, prioritise competing demands, and organise tasks efficiently in a busy office environment. The successful candidate will have:# ● Competence in the use of office based ICT programmes ● Excellent communication skills ● Ensure confidentiality at all times ● Previous experience in working in a busy school office environment would be an advantage ● Can work well independently as well as being an excellent teamplayer ● Ability to prioritise workload and work well under pressure ● Attention to detail and data input accuracy ● Understanding of statutory requirements concerning safeguarding, child protection and health and safety. The role will include:- Serving as the first point of contact for parents, visitors and staff in our school. Responsible for creating a welcoming and professional atmosphere at the school's front desk and providing administrative support as needed. Answering and directing enquiries received by telephone, in person and by email, greeting visitors to the school and checking relevant DBS details to ensure the safeguarding of our school community. To provide administrative support to the school e.g. photocopying and filing. King’s Academy College Park is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level and any other background checks, will be required prior to any offer of employment. Please click here [https://mynewterm.com/jobs/144506/EDV-2026-KACPJ-24958] to apply. For further information, please contact Mrs K Green at King’s Academy College Park, via recruitment@kingsacademies.uk. Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

Responsibilities

Act as the primary point of contact for parents, visitors, and staff while managing the school's front desk. Provide general administrative support including answering enquiries, filing, and photocopying.