Administration Assistant

Administrative Assistant
Permanent Position
Start date: as soon as possible
20 hours per week term time only (38 weeks plus 1 week INSET) 
Working pattern to be agreed mutually
Potential to take on further duties

The Lakes School seeks a caring and hardworking candidate to join our administrative support team with specific duties that would cover the management of lettings and lockers, providing reprographics support, providing support to the Finance Assistant and other general administrative duties.

Experience of working in a school setting is desirable but not essential and full training will be given on commencement of the role. We are a supportive team of staff who work hard to care for each other and our students.

We are a high achieving, fully comprehensive school; a dynamic and innovative centre at the heart of the Lake District where all pupils are encouraged to be inspired, feel challenged, become empowered.  The Lakes School was graded good in all areas by OFSTED in January 2025.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people.  The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS and health check along with two satisfactory references and a six month probation period.  Applications will only be considered when submitted on a fully completed school application form.  All applicants will be considered on the basis of their suitability for the post regardless of age, sex, race or disability.

Application forms are available via the school website (https://thelakesschool.com/the-lakes-school-cumbria/vacancies/) or alternatively by emailing employment@lakes.cumbria.sch.uk.  Please refer to our website for further recruitment information.

Closing Date for Applications: 9am Monday 29th September 2025
Interviews: Friday 3rd October 2025