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<ul></ul> <h2>Job introduction</h2><p>Hove Learning Federation is comprised of West Hove Infant School and Hove Junior School, serving over 1,000 children on our 3 sites – School Road, Portland Road and Holland Road.  </p><p>We are looking for an Administration Assistant to work in our busy school office at our Portland Road site. Working days required are Monday, Thursday and Friday working from 8.00am til 4.00pm.  There is no flexibility with these hours as they are based on the needs of the school.</p><p>Working under the guidance of our Office Manager, you will need to be able to exercise initiative and work well under pressure. You will need to be a friendly and approachable individual, with the ability to multi-task while being interrupted.</p><p><strong>Paid weeks per year</strong>: 47.36  (inclusive of holiday entitlement)</p><p><strong>Fixed term:</strong> Until 31st August 2026 </p><p><strong>Start date</strong>: To be confirmed</p><h2>About the role</h2><p>Successful candidates will: </p><ul><li>Have relevant experience of working in a busy reception role.</li><li>Be able to build good relationships with our children, parents and carers and with other school staff.</li><li>Be responsible for monitoring and evaluating pupil attendance.</li><li>Be flexible to the demands of the role. </li><li>Have strong telephone and communication skills. </li><li>Be prepared to undertake first aid training and any other relevant training.</li><li>Be able to maintain confidentiality and sensitivity.</li><li>Have a positive attitude and sense of humour.</li></ul><p>Employment under the Federated Board includes all locations/sites where both schools operate. Under this contract, you may be asked to work across different locations under the Federated Board, either temporarily or permanently.</p><p>We are proud that our school is a culturally rich and diverse place of learning, and we are keen to encourage people from diverse ethnic backgrounds to apply and join our staff team. The school has a strong focus on Equality, Diversity & Inclusion for our pupils, staff and governors and we are passionate about creating an environment where every pupil can thrive. We are also very proud that Hove Learning Federation is an Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM) Centre of Excellence.</p><p><strong>Closing date</strong>: 12th December 2025</p><p><strong>Interview date:</strong> 17th December 2025</p><p><strong>How to apply</strong>: Completed application forms accepted by email direct to the school office: <a href="mailto:laylawiliams@hovejun.brighton-hove.sch.uk" target="_blank">laylawiliams@hovejun.brighton-hove.sch.uk</a> </p><p><strong>Telephone</strong>: (01273) 916609</p><p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href="//www.hovejuniorschool.co.uk" target="_blank">www.hovejuniorschool.co.uk</a></p><h2>Additional information</h2><p>Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.</p><h2>Company information</h2><p>Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality</p><p>The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</p><p>Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.</p>

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