Administration Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme (Teachers’/LGPS)

SmartTech access

Place Plus discounts

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Online GP access

On-site parking

Job summary

Horbury Academy is seeking a dedicated, highly organised Administration Assistant to join our supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced administrator who can deliver high quality services across the Academy.

You will provide comprehensive support, manage telephone and email enquiries, reception duties, and produce documents with discretion and in line with data protection requirements.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Mathematics at a minimum.
• RSA or Level 2 typing qualification.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and ICT qualification.
• Excellent communication and customer service.
• Highly organised with ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide reception and handle telephone/email enquiries.
• Produce high-quality documents and correspondence.
• Coordinate meetings and Academy events.
• Support Leadership Team with internal/external communications.
• Maintain confidentiality and data protection standards.

Skills

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Typing skills (RSA/Level 2)

MS Office expertise

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Administrative experience

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Tools

Microsoft Office

ICT qualification

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Horbury Academy are seeking to appoint a dedicated, highly organised and professional Administration Assistant to join our supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Administrator who is passionate about contributing to a fast-paced educational environment and delivering outstanding administrative services across the Academy.

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive administrative support to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the Academy. Working collaboratively as part of the administration team, they will be responsible for managing a wide range of administrative processes, including handling telephone and email enquiries, providing a professional reception service to all visitors, producing high-quality documents and correspondence and ensuring that all confidential information is managed with discretion and in accordance with data protection requirements.

The postholder will also coordinate and deliver administrative activities across various departments, including supporting the Leadership Team with internal and external communications, arranging and coordinating meetings, and assisting with Academy wide events.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and organisational skills, strong attention to detail, proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining confidentiality. Previous administrative experience is essential, and experience within a school setting would be advantageous.

The position is on a full-time basis working Monday to Thursday 8.00am to 4.00pm and Friday 8.00am to 3.30pm, with a half an hour unpaid lunch break per day.

About You

The successful candidate will be…

• Qualified to GCSE level (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.


• Qualified to RSA or Level 2 standard in typing skills.


• Experienced in using Microsoft Office applications, with a recognised ICT qualification.


• An excellent communicator with outstanding customer service and interpersonal skills.


• Highly organised, accurate, and able to manage competing priorities effectively.


• Professional, adaptable, and committed to delivering an efficient and responsive administrative service.

What the school offers its staff

About Place Partnership

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking and ambitious organisation, driven by a genuine passion for the wellbeing, care, and education of young people.

Place Partnership was formed in September 2026 following the voluntary merger of two strong and successful Trusts in South and West Yorkshire: Maltby Learning Trust, established in 2014, and Accord Multi Academy Trust, founded in 2016. At the heart of Place Partnership is a commitment to building a culture where people feel valued, take pride in their place, and hold high expectations because everyone matters. At Place Partnership we are dedicated to providing high-quality education which ensures that every child is given the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

We invest in our people through extensive professional learning and development opportunities, and we recognise that our people are our greatest strength. As such, we offer a comprehensive suite of benefits as part of our commitment to wellbeing and professional growth. Here are a few examples of employee benefits that focus on our employees Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing:

• Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme


• Technology scheme via SmartTech


• Access to an extensive discounts platform via ‘Place Plus’


• Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)


• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans


• Access to health and wellbeing services, with the ability to claim money back for essential healthcare such as prescriptions, optical and dental care through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans.


• Free, on-site parking at every site


• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings

restrictions apply

Further details about the role

Further Information

Visits are warmly welcomed and can be arranged. For further details regarding this opportunity, for an informal discussion regarding the role or to arrange a visit, please do not hesitate to contact [e-mail].

Closing Date: Monday 09 November 2026 at 9.00am

Interviews are expected to take place: week commencing 09 November 2026

Place Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.

Place Partnership is committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports, and retains high-quality colleagues from all backgrounds and across all job roles.

Candidates will always be shortlisted based on the content of application against the job description and essential criteria without access to the personal details information.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.