Administration Assistant (Fixed Term)

Da Vinci Academy; Breadsall; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Da Vinci Academy in England invites applications for an Administration Assistant (fixed term) to join our friendly support staff. You will deliver high standards of customer service to students, parents, staff and visitors.

The role includes reception duties, handling enquiries, maintaining records, supporting academy processes and providing general administrative support to departments as required in a busy, varied environment. Closing date: 19 October 2026 at 9.00am.

Qualifications

• High level of oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and bespoke databases.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Reception duties and managing enquiries.
• Maintaining records and supporting academy processes.
• Providing general administrative support to departments as required.

Skills

Communication

MS Office

Time management

Education

GCSEs incl Maths & English

Tools

Bespoke databases

Job description

Your Role

Da Vinci Academy is seeking to appoint a highly organised, professional and enthusiastic Administration Assistant (fixed term) to join our friendly and dedicated support staff team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who enjoys working in a busy and varied environment. The successful candidate will provide administrative support across the Academy, helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the school while delivering a high standard of customer service to students, parents, staff and visitors.

The role includes reception duties, managing enquiries, maintaining records, supporting academy processes and providing general administrative support to departments as required.

Closing Date: Monday 19 October 2026 at 9.00am

Da Vinci Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check, online searches and all other rigorous pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

Benefits

• Pension Scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free 24/7 support for employees
• Online GP Service
• 24/7 access to online GP consultations
• Free Eye Test
• Free Eye Test every 2 years

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent essential

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

• High level of oral and written communication skills essential
• Able to use all MS Office programs particularly Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint and be familiar with other bespoke databases essential
• Able to work to tight deadlines, managing and prioritising time effectively essential

Experience

• Previous experience in a similar role essential
• Experience of working in a school or academy trust environment essential

Personal Attributes

• Have an openness to learning and change essential
• Have a positive attitude to personal development and training essential
• Be able to work in ways that promote equality of opportunity, participation, diversity and responsibility essential

Safeguarding Information

L.E.A.D Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

L.E.A.D Academy Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.