Job Introduction
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.
Essential Criteria:
Well organised with attention to detail
Proficient IT skills (Microsoft Office)
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent communication skills, verbally and in writing
Desired Criteria:
Previous school administration experience.
Benefits:
Generous pension scheme
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
Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement.
Closing Date: 14/12/2025
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.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
