Administration Assistant

Woodkirk Academy; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 22,418 - 23,133; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free flu vaccinations

Cycle to work

Employee Assistance Programme

Free parking

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Woodkirk Academy is seeking an Administration Assistant to support the smooth running of school administration. The role is permanent, 37 hours per week, term-time plus five additional days, based at Woodkirk Academy.

You will handle telephone inquiries, maintain records, and use Microsoft Office to streamline office tasks, contributing to a positive, efficient school environment. DBS checks are required for successful candidates.

Qualifications

• Administrative support experience, preferably in education.
• Proficient in MS Office to streamline daily tasks.
• Experience handling telephone inquiries and front-desk queries.
• Strong records management and signposting skills.
• Good customer service and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the school and ensure smooth running of key tasks.
• Handle telephone enquiries and act as initial point of contact for queries in the school office.
• Maintain up-to-date records and signpost to the correct person/department.
• Utilise Microsoft Office packages to reduce administrative burden and support daily operations.

Skills

Administrative experience

Microsoft Office

Telephone handling

Records management

Customer service

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Administration Assistant

Permanent

Pay scale: B1 SCP 4-6 Actual Salary £22,418 - £23,133

37 hours per week

Term Time only plus 5 additional days

Closing date Friday 21st August 2026 @ 9am

Interviews will be held Friday 28th August 2026

We have an excellent opportunity for an Administration Assistant to join us and provide administrative support to the school. You will be responsible for the smooth running of key aspects of school administration and ensure that systems and processes are in place to assist with this.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the school and ensure the smooth running of key school administration tasks.
• Handle telephone enquiries and act as the initial point of contact for queries within the school office.
• Maintain up-to-date records and ensure efficient signposting to the correct person or department.
• Utilise Microsoft Office packages effectively to reduce administrative burden and support daily operations.

About the employer

Woodkirk Academy is a high performing, successful, well established, fully comprehensive, co-educational 11-18 maintained Academy. The school has a proud record in academic, intellectual, social and sporting, musical, dramatic and community developments. Our latest Ofsted report noted a ‘passion and commitment to continuous improvement’ and that ‘leadership at all levels is focused on the progress of pupils.’

We enjoy an excellent reputation as an employer and our ethos and working practices are well regarded. We take pride in looking after staff and supporting everyone in their roles to deliver excellent education to our students.

Role details

The postholder will work 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 8am - 4pm and Friday 8am to 3.30pm, term time only plus 5 additional days. This post will be based at Woodkirk Academy.

Benefits

• An opportunity to use your skills and knowledge to make a real difference to the children within our community, while working within a school that fosters positivity and care.
• Access to an expanding range of lifestyle benefits including free flu vaccinations and a cycle to work scheme.
• Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme providing support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (including telephone GP appointments, physiotherapy, counselling and wellbeing services).
• Free Parking on site
• A wide range of opportunities for professional development with access to job-related learning across the Trust.

Leodis Academies Trust and our individual Academies are committed to ‘Forging Young Futures’. Each Academy maintains its own ethos and identity, with the freedom to develop individually while working collaboratively to secure high quality outcomes for all its young people.

For a discussion regarding this vacancy, please contact the school office on 0113 887 3600. Note: due to school holidays there may be a delayed response.

All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, two references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check (DBS), medical clearance and provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK and evidence of qualifications.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.