Admin Assistant - The Discovery Academy part of Alpha Academies Trust

WMJobs; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 17,585 - 17,861; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme with 24.2% employer contribution

Discounted gym membership

Free on-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

An educational institution in Stoke-on-Trent is looking for a motivated Admin Assistant to support a busy reception and office environment. The role requires strong organizational skills, flexibility, and effective communication in English. Desired qualifications include proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word, and customer service skills. This part-time position offers a supportive atmosphere to foster personal and professional development. Join us to help create a positive learning environment for students and staff alike.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with Microsoft Office and good skills in Excel and Word are desirable.
• Customer service skills along with a knowledge of Arbour would be highly beneficial.
• The ability to converse at ease with members of the public in English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support a busy Academy Reception/Office.
• Administer First Aid as required (training can be provided).
• Work efficiently in prioritizing workloads.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Customer service skills

Education

Experience in administration

First Aid qualification (training provided)

Job description

Admin Assistant – The Discovery Academy – Alpha Academies Trust

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Principal: Ms J Schofield | Requirement: As Soon As Possible | Administration Assistant | Level 3 | 30 Hours Per Week | Actual Salary (£17,585‑£17,861) | Term Time Only | Fixed Term until 31st December 2026

The Discovery Academy is seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Administration Assistant to give support to an extremely busy and challenging Academy Reception/Office. You will need to have a calm and flexible attitude to work as well as being highly organised and able to effectively prioritise workloads.

Experience of working with Microsoft Office and good skills in Excel and Word are desirable.

Customer service skills along with a knowledge of Arbour would be highly beneficial.

You will also be required to administer First Aid; training can be given for this.

The ability to converse at ease with members of the public, including staff and students in accurate spoken English is essential for the post, therefore postholders must be able to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English.

At the heart of everything we do is an unremitting desire for our students to become successful and responsible young people who make a positive contribution to our academy and the wider community.

To do this, we need the very best people, who we will support to be outstanding practitioners. Do you want to be a part of this success? If you do, we would love to receive your application.

Our Purpose

At the Discovery Academy we are committed to "delivering ambitious, high-quality teaching and learning every lesson, every day that overcomes inequality and allows every student to achieve success". As an Academy we have created a culture around our core values of Pride, Respect and Commitment to ensure high expectations, positive relationships, and support for all students.

We believe having high expectations of behaviour and attitudes enables teachers to teach and students to develop in a caring, supportive environment.

Why Discovery?

The Discovery Academy is one of the largest Academies in Stoke‑on‑Trent. It boasts a £21 million building with world‑class facilities, including extensive sport and recreation areas.

The building design has a faculty‑based organisation in which subject areas are co‑located to foster collaboration and project‑based learning opportunities. There are an extensive range of vocational and academic facilities across the Academy.

The Academy is part of the Alpha Academies Trust which is located in Stoke‑on‑Trent and consists of two Secondary Schools, four Primary Schools and a Central Team.

Alpha Academies Trust has been established to create a network of primary and secondary academies in North Staffordshire. Our purpose is to deliver a first‑class education for every child and overcome inequality.

This means that we recruit outstanding staff and make their professional development a number one priority.

The Benefits of Working for Our Trust

The Trust offers a benefits package which includes a good pension scheme with a current employer contribution of 24.2%, discounted gym membership for on‑site gyms and a 25% discount at Nuffield Health Stoke Fitness & Wellbeing Gym, free on‑site parking, subsidised meals and a Cyclescheme.

We also offer an Employee Assistance Programme through Care First including counselling services to ensure that our staff are looked after and supported.

Alpha Academies are committed to staff development, and all staff are encouraged to be members of the Chartered College of Teaching. This is financed by the Trust and colleagues are encouraged to access their resources and embark upon their qualifications.

For all successful applicants the Alpha Academies Trust will support with the option to further your career by progressing or swapping to become an associate teacher on the appropriate pathway to teaching. This can be discussed at interview or at any time during your employment with Alpha.

We’re Disability Confident!

Alpha Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Employer which means that it has made commitments to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. Should you require any reasonable adjustments during any point of the application process, please contact our HR/Recruitment Team at [e-mail] to discuss.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

The Alpha Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service, as well as an online social media check along with other stringent vetting and induction processes.

How to Apply

We want people who are prepared to make a difference to a child’s life and inspire others.

We want a community that thrives on Ambition, Respect and Resilience in a culture of belonging.

If you have these qualities and want to be part of our team, please come and join us.

To apply, simply click on the 'Apply Now' button located at the top of this page, which will direct you to the Alpha Academies Trust vacancy portal.

If you are already registered, please log in to submit your application. New users can register using the sign‑up option and proceed to submit their application.

Should you need further information regarding your application, please contact our HR/Recruitment Team by email at [e-mail].

Visits to our Academy are warmly welcomed, please contact the Academy to arrange a mutually convenient appointment.

Closing Date for this Post: Monday 5th January 2026 at 9:00am

Interview Date: Week Commencing 12th January 2026

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Administrative

Industries

• Human Resources Services