Administration Assistant

Horizons-Academy; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Continuous Professional Development (n

Employee Assistance Programme

GP helpline

Health and wellbeing advice

Eyecare vouchers

Salary sacrifice schemes - car, cycle,

Home and electronics

Lifestyle savings

Health cash plan

Childcare - breakfast and after school

Job summary

Horizons Academy is a brand-new special school opening in 2026 in the Mansfield area, serving pupils with SEMH and ASC needs. The role provides vital student services and administrative support to staff, ensuring confidentiality and safeguarding in all processes.

You will work alongside the Team Leader and Business Manager to maintain effective educational services and excellent pupil experiences. Visits are welcomed; contact [e-mail] for information.

Qualifications

• Experience providing administrative services in an educational setting.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and safeguarding awareness.
• Strong planning and organisational skills to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Be a key part of student services providing a range of administrative support to staff and pupils.
• Work to standard business processes with due regard to confidentiality and safeguarding.
• Help resolve issues to ensure effective educational and administrative services.
• Demonstrate good planning, prioritisation and organisational skills.
• Contribute to an environment that supports pupils and learning.
• Support relationships with parents, carers and external agencies.
• Collaborate with team members to meet quality, performance and deadlines.

Skills

Administrative support

Confidentiality

Planning

Organisation

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Why join Horizons Academy?

Horizons Academy isa brand new, state of the artspecial schoolwhich opened in January 2026, to meet the needs of children and young people from Key Stages 2 to 5 with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), along with autism spectrum conditions (ASC).

The academy has capacity to accommodate 160 pupils aged 7 to 19 with class sizes of approximately 8 students.

Our vision is rooted in our firm belief that every child, regardless of individual need or ability, deserves an education that fosters inclusivity, meaningful engagement, and academic excellence. In meeting the wide-ranging specific needs of all learners, our curriculum will be aspirational, including a broad range of experiences but structured in such a way that it is accessible and can be tailored to the needs of every child. Ultimately, our vision is that every child and young person who learns within the walls of Horizons Academy will leave prepared for adulthood and can go on to be whoever they want to be and to achieve more than they could have ever imagined.

Visits are welcomed and encouraged - please contact [e-mail]. to arrange, or for further information.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a key part of the student services providing a range of administrative services to support the students and staff within the academy.

• Work to defined standard business processes in performing a wide and varied range of administrative tasks having due regard to confidentiality and safeguarding.

• Help resolve issues to ensure that effective business and educational services are maintained.

• Have good planning, prioritisation and organisational skills

• Contribute to the provision of an effective environment for learning and prioritise tasks that support pupils.

• Support the promotion of positive relationships with parents, carers and external agencies.

• Support team members to ensure that quality, performance, standards and deadlines are achieved.

The successful candidate will be part of an organisation that is ambitious for its young people. Your role will play an important part in ensuring the smooth running of the administrative functions within the academy, alongside the Team Leader and Business Manager.

Should you have any initial questions please contact [e-mail].

Our employee benefits

At Diverse Academies, you'll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.

In return you will benefit from:

• Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Schemewith an employer contribution of at least 16.6%

• ExcellentContinuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunitiescovering technical, leadershipand coaching skills via the trusts Diverse Association for Professional Learning

• Employee Assistance Programme

• GP helpline

• Health and wellbeing advice and support

• Eyecare vouchers

• Salary sacrifice schemes - car scheme, cycle to work, home and electronics

• Lifestyle savings - discounts and offers on gym memberships, holidays, days out, shopping, restaurants, etc

• Health cash plan (personal or family) - where you pay monthly and can claim money back on private treatments such as dental, optical and therapies (e.g. physiotherapy, osteopathy etc)

• Childcare - breakfast and after school provision

About Diverse Academies Trust

Diverse Academies is a multi-academy trust with a vision to inspire, to raise aspirations and to create brighter tomorrows. Across primary, secondary and special settings, we share a common mission to nurture curiosity, develop wellbeing and empower children and young people to go beyond their aspirations. Together, we believe we can make a difference in our diverse communities, and in the lives of those who learn with us and work with us.

We empower.We respect.We care.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our care. We expect everybody volunteering for the organisation to share this commitment. Any offer will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances. View our safeguarding and child protection policy.