Administration Co-ordinator

Administration Co-ordinator Start Date: as soon as possible or September 2026 considered Grade/Salary: Single Status Grade 5 Points 12-13 (starting point 12 - £25,989 full time equivalent). Actual salary - £23,968 Contract: Permanent, full time (part time will be considered as part of a job share), term time only plus 2 weeks. Hours: Monday-Thursday 8.15am-4.15pm, Friday 8.15am-3.45pm (some flexibility in hours may be possible) We are seeking to appoint an organised, proactive and professional Administration Co‑ordinator to join our team. This vital role supports the effective day‑to‑day running of the school and involves co‑ordinating administrative processes, maintaining accurate records, supporting meetings and events, and acting as a key point of contact for staff, students, parents and external agencies. The successful candidate will be able to manage competing priorities, work to deadlines, and communicate clearly and confidently in a busy environment. Strong organisational and IT skills, attention to detail, professionalism, and a commitment to confidentiality and safeguarding are essential. Previous administrative experience is required, ideally within an educational setting, and we offer a supportive working environment and opportunities for professional development. Benefits of working at Beacon Academy Flexible working approach Staff recognition initiatives Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme Generous annual leave entitlement (support staff) Access to Wellbeing Support through our Employee Assistance Programme, this includes free confidential telephone and face to face counselling Opportunities to share your views through staff surveys and forums Eligibility to access Blue Light Card and discounts Discounted use of Gym & Exercise Classes at Uplands Academy Free parking available onsite or within close proximity to all our schools Beacon Academy is a split site, semi-rural, mixed 11-18 non-selective converter academy with approximately 1600 students, including over 300 students in our Sixth Form. We are situated centrally in Crowborough on the outskirts of the Ashdown Forest, an area of outstanding natural beauty. We are close to Tunbridge Wells and the south coast. The vast majority of our staff travel to Beacon from a variety of locations within the southeast, including Brighton, Eastbourne, Lewes and Tunbridge Wells. In September 2022, Beacon Academy, together with Uplands Academy in Wadhurst, became a member of the MARK Education Trust (formally Beacon Community College Academy Trust). The acronym, MARK, was selected because staff who work in the Trust are motivated, ambitious, resourceful, and knowledgeable. We were pleased to expand our Trust further in September 2025 with the addition of Hailsham Academy. This continued growth reflects our shared commitment to educational excellence, collaboration and supporting the success