Academy Operations Administrator | Term-Time + Benefits

Co-op Academy Brierley; Leeds; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

LGPS benefits

Health & wellbeing

Discounts

Job summary

Co-op Academy Brierley is seeking an Academy Operations Administrator to join our supportive team. You will work with the Headteacher and senior leaders to provide high-quality admin, HR, reception and daily cover support in a dynamic educational setting.

The role requires GCSEs in English and Maths, clerical experience, strong ICT and communication skills, and excellent organisation. You will handle front-of-house duties, staffing logistics, HR data systems (SAMpeople, Arbor MIS) and

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs (A*/8–9 or 4–9) in English and Maths, or equivalent.
• Clerical/administrative experience and strong ICT skills.
• Experience communicating effectively with the public both face-to-face and in writing.
• Outstanding organisational skills with sharp attention to detail.
• A collaborative team player with excellent patience and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Front of House & Customer Service: Be the welcoming face and voice of the academy—answering enquiries, greeting visitors, and handling main inbox communications with parents and carers.
• Daily Cover & Staffing Logistics: Manage day-to-day cover arrangements, deploy supply staff, and liaise with agencies to ensure minimal disruption to learning.
• HR & Compliance Administration: Maintain our HR software (SAMpeople), monitor attendance thresholds, collate data for line managers, and manage the Single Central Record (SCR).
• Recruitment & Onboarding: Coordinate recruitment up to conditional offer stage, perform pre-employment checks, and oversee induction/leaver processes.
• Pupil Support & Welfare: Assist with pupil absence management, first aid/welfare duties, safe arrivals/departures, and lunch service coordination.
• Systems & Data: Maintain Arbor MIS records, assist with GDPR compliance, and quality assure internal and external academy communications.

Skills

Administrative experience

ICT skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team player

Education

GCSEs English & Maths

Tools

SAMpeople

Arbor MIS

Job description

Co-op Academy Brierley is seeking an Academy Operations Administrator to join our supportive team. You will work with the Headteacher and senior leaders to provide high-quality admin, HR, reception and daily cover support in a dynamic educational setting.

The role requires GCSEs in English and Maths, clerical experience, strong ICT and communication skills, and excellent organisation. You will handle front-of-house duties, staffing logistics, HR data systems (SAMpeople, Arbor MIS) and