Join our mission at Leigh Academies Trust as a Recruitment Administrator and be the vital link in shaping the futures of thousands of students across our academies. You'll be the sixth sense of our dynamic team, driven by passion and dedication.

Are you the one we're looking for?

We seek a true people-person, a beacon of support who goes above and beyond to make a difference. Your attitude is our compass, guiding candidates through their journey with warmth and professionalism. Plus, with our hybrid work model, you'll have the flexibility to work from home on Wednesdays and enjoy a healthy work-life balance.

Does this sound like you?

As a Recruitment Administrator, you'll be the cornerstone of our recruitment process, fostering relationships and ensuring a seamless experience. Your days will be filled with collaboration, growth, and the satisfaction of knowing you're contributing to something bigger. If you're a pro at juggling tasks, love a challenge, and aren't afraid to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in, then you're exactly who we're searching for!

The working basis of the role is 37 hours per week throughout the full year; Monday - Friday 8.00am - 4.30pm (with an early finish of 4.00pm on Fridays).

Ready to embark on your next chapter? Contact our Recruitment Team at talent@latrust.org.uk / 01634 412 263 if you have any questions and start your adventure today!





Being part of Leigh Academies Trust: As of 1st September 2022, our Trust comprises 30 geographically organised academies (14 secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating 20,000 students, and employing 3,000 talented staff. The Trust is establishing four ‘clusters’ of academies: North Kent; Central Kent; South East London; Medway. In addition, the Trust is responsible for one of the region’s biggest initial teaching training organisations, a large teaching school hub and is an accredited apprenticeship provider. Our future plans are found in our Vision 2030 document available on our website.

As part of Leigh Academies Trust, you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation.

Click here to view the benefits available to all LAT employees from day one.

Our commitment to safeguarding: Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.



Our commitment to equality and diversity: As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.