Administration Assistant

Catholic Recruitment; Failsworth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcoming work environment

Large secondary school setting

Training & development opportunities

Team ethos and supportive colleagues

Job summary

Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Administrative Officer to join our friendly staff team. You will provide high-quality administrative support in a busy school environment, respond to enquiries and ensure welcoming service for students, staff, parents and visitors.

The role requires strong organisation, IT proficiency and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with commitment to safeguarding and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Has excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Is confident using Microsoft Office and other IT systems.
• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Can prioritise effectively and meet deadlines in a busy environment.
• Is accurate, reliable and able to work with discretion and confidentiality.
• Has a friendly, professional and positive approach.
• Can work independently while also being an effective team member.
• Has experience of working in an administrative role, ideally within an education setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative support to students, staff, parents and visitors.
• Maintain accurate records and respond to enquiries.
• Support day-to-day running of the school in a busy environment.
• Work closely with colleagues across the school.

Skills

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office

Written and verbal communication

Prioritisation

Discretion & confidentiality

Teamwork & independence

Job description

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, organised and highly effective Administrative Officer to join our friendly, hardworking and professional staff team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an administrator who enjoys working in a busy environment and takes pride in providing an efficient, professional and welcoming service to students, staff, parents and visitors.

As an Administration Assistant, you will play an important role in the day-to-day running of the school. You will provide high-quality administrative support, maintain accurate records, respond to enquiries and work closely with colleagues across the school.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Has excellent organisational and administrative skills.

• Is confident using Microsoft Office and other IT systems.

• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Can prioritise effectively and meet deadlines in a busy environment.

• Is accurate, reliable and able to work with discretion and confidentiality.

• Has a friendly, professional and positive approach.

• Can work independently while also being an effective team member.

• Has experience of working in an administrative role, ideally within an education setting.

What we can offer you:

• A welcoming, supportive and professional working environment.

• The opportunity to work in a large and diverse secondary school.

• A varied and rewarding role with opportunities to develop your skills.

• Supportive colleagues and a strong team ethos.

• Access to training and professional development opportunities.

• A school committed to the wellbeing and success of its students and staff.

Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures as outlined in Part 3 of DfE,KCSiE2023, this includes a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced with barred list information check.

As an employer we do not offer visasponsorship If you require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK.

Closing Date: 9am on Tuesday 1st September 2026

Interview Date: TBC