Administration Officer / The Link Academy

Voyage Education Partnership; Dudley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

The Link Academy is seeking an Administration Officer to join our Dudley-based team on a permanent, part-time basis. The post involves administration, HR data and finance tasks within the secondary education phase.

The role operates at Grade 4 and is set at 16.25 hours per week across 39 weeks, with a start date to be confirmed. Applicants should be prepared to contribute to a supportive school culture, handle confidential data, and work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain efficient

Job description

Administration Officer / The Link Academy (The Link Academy)

Location: The Link Academy,DY2 0PB, UK

Salary: Grade 4 / 16.25 hours per week / 39 weeks / £9,698.98 - £9,852.89 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Education Phases: Secondary;

Job Roles: Administration Hr Data And Finance;

Working Patterns: Part-Time;

Key Stagess: Ks3, Ks4;

Application Deadline: Sunday, 6th September 2026

Interview Date: TBC

Expected Working Start Date: TBC

Is a Shared Job: No

About us

The Link Academy was praised by Ofsted in May 2026 as an “ambitious and inclusive school” where “pupils flourish.” Inspectors highlighted the academy’s calm, respectful and supportive environment, noting that pupils feel safe, demonstrate excellent attitudes to learning and benefit from strong pastoral care. The school achieved Strong judgements in attendance and behaviour, inclusion, leadership and governance, and personal development and wellbeing, with achievement, curriculum and teaching meeting the Expected standard. Achieving four Strong judgements under Ofsted’s new inspection framework is a significant accomplishment and places the academy among a small number of schools in the region to achieve such recognition.

"2025 also saw our best % of Grade 4’s in Maths, leading to 57% of Year 11 learners leaving our Academy with a pass grade in BOTH Maths and English! The Class of 2026 are now on track to get our best English and Maths results at Grade 5+, really highlighting the continued drive to change lives of our local young people" -Mrs Edwards-Morgan.

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 The Link Academy at an exciting time as we continue our journey to provide first class education for the young people of Dudley

Closing date is Sunday 6th September 2026 - 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.

Job Description

Please see attached.

Dudley Academies Trust is fully committed to prioritising emotional health and wellbeing for all employees. We support our employees to make positive choices for their own wellbeing and encourage an open and understanding culture across and between all roles in the Trust. Our Employee Assistance programme offers 24/7, free legal, financial and counselling provision to all staff. Please see the attached wellbeing charter for further information.

Job Description Admin Officer Grade 4.pdf