Admin Assistant

inploi; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational trust seeks an enthusiastic Administration Assistant to join their Academy team. In this role, you will handle various administrative duties, support the Leadership Team, and communicate effectively with students and staff. The successful candidate will have strong MS Office skills and a welcoming personality. Join us in making a difference in children's lives!

Benefits

High-quality professional development

Friendly and supportive environment

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in office-based administration and clerical tasks, including financial procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with adults and children.
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities using recognized procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support the business function and Leadership Team.
• Undertake a wide range of office-based administration tasks.
• Respond to the needs of the academy and ensure successful operation.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office experience

Office administration

Prioritizing work

Problem-solving

Ability to travel

Job description

Administration Assistant (Level 2)

37 hours per week, Job share applicants welcome

39 weeks per year (term time plus 5 days)

Rochdale Grade 3 (SCP 5-6) - £25,583 - £25,989 (pro rata to hours worked)

Permanent Opportunity

The Board of Trustees wish to provide an opportunity for an enthusiastic Administration Assistant. We are looking for a highly motivated candidate to become part of our Academy team. The post holder will initially be based at Norden Primary Academy. We welcome applications from individuals seeking job share opportunities.

The Harmony Trust was established in February 2014 and currently has 17 schools under the Trust umbrella. This brings with it exciting opportunities for career progression and development for existing and future employees. The Harmony Trust has high expectations of our pupils and staff. We have an excellent reputation and are innovative in our aim for educational excellence.

The successful candidates will:

• Have a welcoming personality and be able to communicate well with adults and children
• Have experience of using various MS Office packages
• Have experience of undertaking a wide range of office-based administration and clerical tasks, including financial procedures and responsibilities
• Be able to prioritise work and respond to the needs of the academy
• Support the business function and Leadership Team in implementing the academy & trust policies and procedures
• Be able to commit to working across multiple locations and travel to academies where support is needed, if required
• Show initiative to respond to unexpected problems using recognised procedures and policies as a guide

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to be part of our team, who are committed to educational excellence
• Friendly and supportive staff, parents and trustees
• A commitment to high quality professional development
• A commitment to the Trust’s ‘Great Place To Work’ Scheme
• Opportunity for future career development & progression within the Trust’s portfolio of schools and most importantly
• The chance to transform the lives of children and really make a difference

To apply for this position please download the supporting documentation and complete applications to HERE by 11:59pm on Thursday 13th November 2025.

The Harmony Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all our staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS and pre‑employment checks.

Full details of the Trust’s recruitment and selection processes can be found in our Safer Recruitment policy: Safer Recruitment Policy.

Closing date: Thursday 13th November 2025 12pm

Interview date: Wednesday 19th November 2025

Applicants are informed that if appointed to this post their contract of employment will be with the school governing board who is the employer, and not Rochdale Council.