Administration Assistant

Ellesmere Park High School; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellesmere Park High School is seeking an Administration Assistant to join our busy office. You will manage calls, emails and front desk enquiries, support communications and administrative systems, and assist with events, reprographics and records for students and staff.

The role is a FTC for 1 year, 36 hours per week, Term Time plus 5 days, starting September 2026. Previous school admin experience is highly valued and strong IT skills with Microsoft Office are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous administration experience is essential.
• Experience in a school setting is advantageous.
• Strong IT and Microsoft Office skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage calls, emails and front desk enquiries.
• Support school communications and administrative systems.
• Assist with events, trips and whole-school activities.
• Provide reprographics and general office support.
• Support systems such as ParentPay and student records.
• Assist with first aid and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

IT proficiency

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Administration Assistant

Location: Ellesmere Park High School
Salary: £22,926.30 - £23,290.14
Contract and Working Pattern: FTC - 1 year, 36 hours per week, Term Time plus 5 days
Start Date: September 2026

Are you organised, approachable and passionate about providing excellent support within a busy school environment?

Ellesmere Park High School, part of Consilium Academies, is looking to appoint a friendly and efficient Administration Assistant to join our dedicated team. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a vibrant, inclusive and supportive school community where staff wellbeing and professional development are highly valued.

At Ellesmere Park, we are proud of our welcoming culture and strong relationships between staff, students and families. We are committed to helping every child be the best they can be — and our staff play a vital role in making this happen every day.

About the Role

As Administration Assistant, you will support the smooth day-to-day running of the school office and provide excellent customer service to staff, students, parents and visitors. Duties will include:

• Managing calls, emails and front desk enquiries
• Supporting school communications and administrative systems
• Assisting with events, trips and whole-school activities
• Providing reprographics and general office support
• Supporting systems such as ParentPay and student records
• Assisting with first aid and maintaining accurate records

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking someone who:

• Has excellent organisational and communication skills
• Can manage a busy workload and prioritise effectively
• Is confident using IT systems and Microsoft Office
• Works well as part of a team and independently
• Is professional, calm and approachable

Previous experience in administration is essential, and experience in a school setting would be an advantage.

Why Join Us?

As part of Consilium Academies, you will benefit from:

• A supportive and welcoming team environment
• Access to high-quality professional development opportunities
• A strong focus on staff wellbeing
• Opportunities to grow within our Trust

Applications and Information

For further information about the role please see attached recruitment pack including, job description and person specification.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange a visit to Ellesmere Park High School please contact [e-mail]

We look forward to welcoming a new team member who shares our commitment to excellence in education!

Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, the Public Sector fluency duty requires state funded schools to ensure candidates for their customer facing roles have the necessary standard of spoken English.