Administration Assistant

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

Job summary

A well-regarded educational institution in Bury is seeking an experienced Administration Assistant to support administrative processes and provide excellent service to staff and students. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and IT skills, and must share the school's commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and a supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative role within a school environment.
• Proven ability to manage workload and meet deadlines.
• Alignment with the school's vision and values.

Responsibilities

• Support smooth administration processes across the school.
• Provide excellent service to staff, students, and parents.
• Manage conflicting priorities effectively.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Numeracy skills

Literacy skills

IT skills (Word, Excel)

Ability to prioritize tasks

Job description

GRADE 5 - SCALE POINT 4-5 PRO-RATA

FTE SALARY £25,185 TO £25,583

TERM TIME PLUS 5 DAYS

37 HOURS PER WEEK

HOURS OF WORK - 8.30AM - 4.30PM, MONDAY TO FRIDAY

Governors are seeking to appoint an experienced, highly organised and proactive Administration Assistant to join our team. This role is essential in supporting the smooth running of administration processes across the school and providing excellent service to staff, students and parents. The role requires flexibility to be able to support the occasional evening event and some working within school holidays. We are looking for a talented individual to join our team of highly skilled staff.

We are a highly inclusive school serving a diverse student population who are a joy to be around. The leadership of the school at every level is a key strength and this was recognised by Ofsted in our most recent full inspection. We boast a talented staff with a commitment to delivering the highest standards and who are overwhelmingly proud to belong to the school. All who visit The Derby High School are impressed by our warm and welcoming environment.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication, numeracy and literacy skills as well as relevant IT skills including Word and Excel. They will have the ability to prioritise tasks and manage your own workload to achieve deadlines, often managing conflicting priorities. They will have Values that are aligned with The Derby’s vision and values Inspired to Make a Difference.

• A successful school with a strong will and determination to continue to improve.
• A school that has high expectations of all who work here.
• A school that places teaching and learning at the heart of school improvement.
• A school that is driven by strong values, invests in its staff and students and has a high regard for their welfare.
• A supportive and cooperative staff who are committed to their roles.
• A school that works effectively with all stakeholders.
• A caring school where you can make a real difference to the lives of young people.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will encourage you to be innovative and creative and provide professional development that will support you in your future career plans.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, appointment will be subject to a full DBS check and references. To apply for this post, please download and complete the application form and provide a letter of application and email to Mrs Sandra Silgram-Clynes, Personal Assistant to the Headteacher at [e-mail]

CLOSING DATE: Monday 8 December 2025 at 9am