Admin Assistant

Wakefield Council; Castleford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Admin Assistant at Airedale Academy. You will provide essential administrative support, act as a point of reception, and assist with office functions. A commitment to the Academy's values and the welfare of students is crucial. The position offers a supportive team environment with access to wellbeing resources.

Benefits

Wellbeing support package

Qualifications

• Able to provide general administrative support in a timely manner.
• Dedicated to achieving the best for every pupil.
• Supportive of the Academy’s ethos and values.

Responsibilities

• Act as an administrative assistant providing general administrative support.
• Provide cover for visitor and student reception areas.
• Assist the School Business Manager with various office functions.

Skills

Flexibility

Motivation

Team Player

Job description

Job reference 243304 Date posted 10/06/2025 Application closing date 26/06/2025 Location Airedale Academy, Crewe Road, Airedale, WF10 3JU Salary Actual Salary £21,298.97 - £21,636.62, Grade 4 SCP 5-6 Package Full Time, 37 hours per week – Term time + insets Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Administration, School, School Support, Term time Job Specification and Supporting Information Admin Assistant - Job Description.pdf Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic, motivated self-starter to work within our busy administrative team.

You will:

• Act as an administrative assistant providing general administrative support in a timely manner to the school.

• Provide cover for visitor and student reception areas.

• Assist the School Business Manager and Office Manager by providing administrative support within the full range of office functions.

You will be:

• Flexible, and motivated.

• A team player as well as being able to work on your own initiative

• Dedicated to being the best you can be.

• Committed to achieving the best for every pupil.

• Supportive of the Academy’s ethos and values at all times both within the Academy and the wider community.

• Committed to inspiring pupils and staff in the development of teaching initiatives and strategies.

• Able to provide an active contribution to the wider part of Academy life.

As part of our team at Castleford Trust, you will have access to a comprehensive package of wellbeing support designed exclusively for schools, providing access to a team of in-house wellbeing experts, counsellors, nurses and physiotherapists.

Airedale Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. For all positions at Airedale Academy, you are required to complete a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check prior to appointment.

Application forms can be downloaded from our website at www.castlefordacademytrust.com

Completed applications should be addressed to Joanne Pitchfork, School Business Manager at Airedale Academy address or via email to [e-mail] Providing suitable interest, the closing date for applications 8am on Thursday 26 th June 2025, with interviews held Friday 4 th July 2025

For further information on the Trust, the role and how to apply please visit www.castlefordacademytrust.com or email Human Resources at [e-mail]

For further details about the role please contact Joanne Pitchfork, School Business Manager on 01977 664555

Wakefield Council, Wakefield One, PO Box 700, Wakefield,WF1 2EB
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