Jobs / School Administrator – Primary Academy, Burgess Hill
Position: Teaching Assistant
Contract type: Temp/Contract
School: Large Community Primary School
Area: Burgess Hill, West Sussex
Up for the challenge of being the heartbeat of a busy primary school?
Sussex Teachers are looking for a School Administrator to join a fantastic Primary Academy just a stone’s throw from Wivelsfield train station in Burgess Hill.
This isn’t just an admin job. This is your chance to be the go-to person, the problem solver, and the welcoming smile that keeps the school running smoothly—and makes every pupil, parent, and teacher feel supported along the way.
What’s in It for You?
* A competitive salary starting from £21,358 (actual).
* Term-time hours for that unbeatable work-life balance.
* The opportunity to join Durrington Multi Academy Trust (DMAT)—a forward-thinking network of schools committed to professional growth, collaboration, and being at the cutting edge of education.
* Be part of a supportive school community with excellent facilities, including forest school areas and outdoor spaces.
* Super easy commute: 2 minutes from Wivelsfield station (20 minutes from Brighton, 7 from Haywards Heath). Driving? It’s under 30 minutes from Brighton on the A23, with free parking on-site.
Your Mission (Should You Choose to Accept It)
* Be the face of the school: Greet everyone who walks through the door or calls in, with a professional yet warm approach.
* Keep the wheels turning: Manage the school calendar, organise trips, coordinate events, and handle day-to-day admin duties like a pro.
* Support the team: Work closely with the Headteacher, senior leaders, and teachers to ensure everything runs like clockwork.
* Shout about the good stuff: Use social media and other platforms to showcase the amazing things happening at the school.
* Stay on top of the details: Maintain accurate pupil records (they use Arbor—training available).
No two days will be the same. You’ll juggle priorities, solve problems, and make sure nothing (and no one) falls through the cracks.
What You Bring to the Table
* GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
* Experience working in a busy office—school admin experience is a bonus.
* A calm, organised approach to juggling competing priorities.
* A knack for communication—with everyone from parents to pupils to senior leaders.
* A genuine passion for helping a school thrive.
Bonus Points If You Have
* Experience with systems like Arbor or CPOMS (but don’t worry if not—we’ll train you!).
* First Aid training or a willingness to complete it.
* A good understanding of safeguarding practices (or an openness to learn).
What You Need to Know
This is a temporary role, with 2 transition days next week (Monday–Thursday) before starting full-time from Monday, February 10, 2025.
How to Apply
If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, keep the wheels turning, and be a key player in this vibrant school community, we want to hear from you.
Email us at kim@sussexteachers.co.uk
Call us on 01273 626800 or 07800 573023
But don’t hang about—this role won’t wait around.
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