Administration Officer / St James Academy

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Dudley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

St James Academy is seeking a motivated Office Assistant to support the Office Manager in delivering efficient administrative services. This role requires strong organisational and communication skills to thrive in a dynamic educational environment. You'll be part of a dedicated team committed to improving educational outcomes for students in Dudley.

Benefits

Extensive staff development program

Welcoming and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Motivated individual with strong organisational skills.
• Detail-oriented mindset essential for clerical duties.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Office Manager in administrative tasks.
• Handle daily clerical responsibilities for smooth operations.
• Support the Academy team with efficient service.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

Are you organised, detail-oriented, and ready to make a difference? St James Academy are looking for a motivated individual to assist the Office Manager in delivering efficient clerical and administrative services for the Academy. In this vital role, you will use your skills and experience to handle a range of daily administrative responsibilities, helping ensure smooth office operations. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy supporting others, we want to hear from you!

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dedicated Academy team and contribute to a dynamic workplace. The working pattern for this role is Monday to Thursday 8am to 4pm and Friday 8am to 3.30pm, with a 30 minutes unpaid break.

“St James is an inclusive and welcoming school. Pupils are courteous and polite.” – Ofsted 2024

St James Academy is a good school (Ofsted 2024) with high expectations for everyone. We are determined to become a centre of excellence for young people who live in central Dudley, improving life chances for all.

Since joining the Trust, St James is the most improved school in the Borough for grades achieved at GCSE and for passing Maths and English at Grade 5 or above. In fact, the proportion of learners achieving Grade 5 or higher in both English and Mathematics has doubled!

An increasing number of departments have achieved 100% GCSE pass rates, and our ambition is that this should extend to every area as quickly as possible.

Our philosophy is simple: we will ensure the success of our learners through outstanding teaching, positive behaviour and embracing the talents of each individual.

There is also a strong caring ethos here, which ensures high levels of support for learners and creates an atmosphere of mutual respect throughout the school. Our learners are challenged to extend their interests through a wide programme of extra-curricular activities, sports teams and enrichment activities.

The Trust recognises that our staff are our most value asset and investing in our people is a key strategic priority. An extensive program of staff development is operated within school and across the Trust, and this is extended to senior and middle leaders, aspiring leaders, and teaching and associate staff.

You will be joining St James at an exciting time as we continue our journey to provide first class education for the young people of Dudley.

Closing date is Thursday 10th July 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised.

All successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced disclosure and barring service check and children and adults barred list checks, where the applicant will be employed in a regulated activity.

Dudley Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, including disabled, and black and ethnic minority applicants.