Administration Officer / The Link Academy

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Dudley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Dudley is seeking an enthusiastic Administration Officer. The role involves managing various administrative tasks, providing support during exams, and covering reception. Candidates should be First Aid qualified. Working hours are term time only, Monday to Friday, with a closing date for applications on 1st December 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience in handling a range of administrative duties.
• Must hold a First Aid qualification.
• Ability to support various departments as needed.

Responsibilities

• Handle photocopying, laminating, and printing requests.
• Support the exams officer during examinations.
• Cover reception and assist in other departments as necessary.

Skills

Administrative skills

First Aid qualification

Social media management

Job description

The Link Academy are seeking an enthusiastic Administration Officer to join their existing team.

This is an administration post based in the reprographics department. In this vital role, you will use your skills and experience to handle a wide range of administrative duties such as photocopying of resources; laminating; printing requests; supporting the exams officer during examinations; social media posting and also supporting the wider team. You may also be required to cover reception and be supportive in other departments. You will be required to be a First Aider.

Hours of work are Monday - Thursday 8.30am - 4.30pm and Friday 8.30am - 4.00pm, term time only.

The Link Academy is in Netherton, Dudley, and draws pupils from across central and eastern Dudley as well as neighbouring Sandwell. There are currently some 1,000 learners on roll and the academy recruits at capacity. The principal, Emma Edwards-Morgan, is an ex-pupil of the school and shares the Trust’s determination to restore the reputation for excellence that it once held.

The grades thatlearners achieve at GCSE have improved for four successive years, with a rise in the proportion of learners achieving Grade 5 or higher in both English and Mathematics from 23% to 41%. The progress that learners make while they are at school is now well above national average.

An Ofsted report in 2022 raised The Link Academy by two grades to be ‘Good’ across the board, aresult only achieved by twelve other schools in the previous ten years.

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.

Closing date is Monday 1st December 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.