Join the Nexus team as a Administration Assistant - Hope Academy
Position: Administration Assistant
Hours and Salary: 37 hours per week, Term Time Only, NJC (6–11)
Pro Rata – Actual Salary: £22,490 - £24,353 Full Time Salary: £25,989 - £28,142
School and Location: Nottingham HOPE Academy, Castle Gate, Nottingham, NG1 7AR
This role will be based at our Primary Pathways site on Perry Road, with occasional visits to other sites as required.
Contract type: Permanent, Term Time Only
Closing date: Thursday 8th January 2026
Shortlisting date: Friday 9th January 226
Interview date: Week beginning 12th January 2026
About our School
formerly Hospital and Home Education Learning Centre (HHELC)
Nottingham HOPE Academy is a school based in Nottingham City which caters for pupils and young people with a range of medical or mental health needs. The school is located on four sites.
About the Trust
This is an exciting opportunity to join an award winning Multi Academy Trust and be part of a welcoming and supportive team that serves amazing children and young people. Nexus Multi Academy Trust was founded in 2016, with 19 unique SEND and mainstream academies.
We are a growing, forward thinking and innovative Trust with a shared ethos, vision and values for a personalised child centred approach. We are committed and invested in “Learning together, to be the best we can be” and it is as relatable to every employee and partner of our Trust as it is to our children, young adults and their families.
Please see a copy of our most recent prospectus and workforce engagement statement for further information.
Our Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for an administrator to join our team.
We are looking for someone with a positive, can-do attitude who is approachable, friendly and professional.
You will be based at our Primary Pathways provision at Sherwood Education Centre and occasionally support across our other provisions if required.
You will join a unique provision with a committed and supportive leadership and admin team who are motivated every day to improve the life chances of our children and young people.
You will be supported by the Office Manager and an experienced and dedicated admin team who are based across sites.
office experience including Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word and Outlook. Knowledge of SIMS would be ideal but training will be provided for the right applicant.
To ‘read the room’ and adapt accordingly
the ability to work using your own initiative with a ‘can do’ attitude.
Multitask and be able to prioritise
Accuracy and attention to detail
comply with the appropriate Government, Local Authority (LA) and the school policies, procedures and systems
What you can expect from us
Wellbeing – Pay – Careers and Training – Annual Leave and Flexibility
Access to free wellbeing support resources including counselling, medical and legal advice and an option to top up to private healthcare via corporate membership of a healthcare plan.
Access to discount schemes for savings with high street retailers, restaurants, activities and lifestyle services
Auto enrolment into a leading pension scheme with Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
Access to extensive and tailored career pathways, CPD programmes, training and coaching giving you the opportunity to grow and develop your career
An Induction package to help you settle in and approach your role with confidence and enthusiasm
The ability to contribute to and share quality practice with other professional TAs, Teachers and the wider team
Internal opportunities across the Trust academies and to work with specialised leaders in education on nationally recognised projects
Flexible working policies
Cycle to Work Scheme
Annual leave increases based on length of service plus bank holidays for support staff
To apply
If you're interested in this role and wish to apply, please visit the Nexus MAT website to download an application form. You'll find it under the Joining Us – Careers section, where the position is listed
All candidates are advised to refer to the job profile before making an application.
Completed applications to be sent to hope.hr@nexusmat.org
In line with safer recruitment practices and Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), curriculum vitae (CV’s) will only be accepted alongside a full application form
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Further information
For an informal and confidential conversation about the role, please contact hope.hr@nexusmat.org
Further information can be found on our school website Nottingham HOPE Academy - Vacancies
Nexus Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
This post involves working with children and young people. If successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level and a barred list check. Further information about the Disclosure and Barring Service and can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce.
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Career salary
NJC 6 - 11 £22,490 - £24,353 Actual Salary (£25,989 - £28,142 FTE)
Working hours
37 hours a week
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