Admin Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking an Administration Assistant to join their administration team. The individual will manage Pupil Reception, provide support to the attendance and pastoral teams, and be a communication link between pupils and staff. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, experienced in administration, and passionate about providing a pupil-centered environment. This position offers a supportive working environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Range of staff benefits

Qualifications

• Experience working in an administrative role is necessary.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team is essential.
• Passion for supporting pupils and a pupil-centered approach is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to attendance and pastoral teams.
• Manage Pupil Reception and assist with first aid.
• Communicate with a range of stakeholders including staff, pupils, and parents.

Skills

Highly organised

Self-motivated

Effective communication

Discretion

Flexibility

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

York High School is seeking to recruit an Administration Assistant to join our busy, friendly administration team. We are looking for someone highly organised, self‑motivated, solution focused and who welcomes the opportunity to use their initiative.

The role will contribute to the work of our Deep Support team, providing an administrative function to our attendance and pastoral teams. The role will also operate our Pupil Reception, and will be a first point of contact for pupils outside of lesson times and to assist with first aid.

The successful candidate will be adaptable, flexible and able to prioritise their workload to ensure targets are met. You will be able to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders, including staff, pupils, parents/carers and visitors. You will have experience of working in an administrative role and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Although experience of working in a school is desirable, what is more important is your genuine passion for working in a pupil‑centred environment, ensuring pupils’ needs are always put first.

The nature of the role will require you to exercise discretion and respect confidentiality at all times.

The trust will be undertaking a job evaluation exercise in the near future and, therefore, the grade for this position may change.

We would strongly encourage any prospective candidate to visit the school. Please email Dawn Becton, PA to Principal and Office Manager, at [e-mail] if you would like to arrange a visit.

Further details about our school are available on our school website: www.yorkhighschool.co.uk

An application form, job description and person specification are available on the Trust website: Careers - Excel Learning Trust

Please email applications to [e-mail] marked for the attention of Mr Gavin Kumar, Principal.

Interviews will be held during the week commencing 26 January 2026.

Excel Learning Trust reserves the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at midnight either on the advertised closing date, or at the point the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early. Applicants will be invited for interview once suitable applications are received, therefore early applications are strongly encouraged and advised.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we can offer a supportive working environment, with colleagues who care deeply, are experts in their fields and who are passionate about what they do. We also offer a range of staff benefits, and further details regarding our benefits and information about our Trust can be found on our website.

Commitment to safeguarding

Excel Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.