Administrative Assistant

Kingsmead Academy; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 9,500 - 10,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Generous annual leave

Induction and wellbeing program

Employee Assistance Programme

Health benefits and wellness

Cycle to work scheme

On-site parking

Job summary

Kingsmead Academy is seeking an Administration Assistant (Level 1) to join our front-of-house team. The role provides general administrative and clerical support across the academy, acting as a first point of contact for parents, students, visitors and external agencies.

You will work 15 hours per week, on Wednesday and Thursday, and support pupil welfare, maintain records, manage communications and uphold safeguarding responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office and email systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative and clerical support across the academy.
• Act as first point of contact for parents, students, visitors and external agencies.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

IT skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Job description

Job Title: Administration Assistant (Level 1)

Actual Annual Salary: £9,542 - £10,400 Based on hours and working weeks

Full Time Equivalent Salary: £26,798 - £29,208 (CLF Grade B) Based on 37 hours per week, all year round

Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time Only plus Inset Days and an additional 2 days (In line with working pattern)

Hours of Work: Part-Time, 15 hours per week, Wednesday and Thursday (7.5 hours per day)

Provisional Start Date: 12 October 2026 - pending the completion of pre-employment checks

An opportunity to play a key role at the heart of our academy, providing a welcoming and professional front-of-house service while supporting the day-to-day administration that helps our students, staff and families thrive.

We are looking for an Administration Assistant to join our supportive and talented team at Kingsmead Academy. Working under the direction of senior staff, you will provide general administrative and clerical support across the academy, acting as a first point of contact for parents, students, visitors and external agencies. This is a varied role that combines reception responsibilities, pupil welfare support and essential administrative duties that contribute to the smooth running of the academy.

As the first point of contact for the academy, you will provide a professional and welcoming service to students, parents, visitors and external agencies, ensuring enquiries are handled efficiently and positively. You will play an important role in supporting student welfare and day-to-day academy operations, maintaining accurate records, managing communications and helping to ensure information is processed effectively and confidentially. Working as part of the wider administration team, you will contribute to the smooth running of the academy by providing high-quality administrative support, promoting excellent customer service and upholding the academy's safeguarding responsibilities. First aid training will be provided to enable you to support students when required.

About You

You will have:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, families, staff and visitors whilst providing a professional and welcoming service.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to maintain accurate records, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a busy school environment.
• Good IT skills, including experience of Microsoft Office applications, email systems and administrative databases, together with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, using initiative and sound judgement whilst maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• A caring, patient and professional approach, with a genuine commitment to supporting the welfare, safety and success of children and young people.
• GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above, or equivalent qualifications) and a willingness to undertake relevant training where required.

This is an excellent opportunity for a committed, enthusiastic and hardworking individual who takes pride in delivering high-quality administrative support and contributing positively to academy life. If you thrive in a busy environment, enjoy working with people and are passionate about supporting young people to succeed, we would love to hear from you.

About Kingsmead Academy:

Kingsmead School is a rural mixed ability Academy with a fully comprehensive intake situated near the Devon/Somerset border, close to the Brendon Hills and Exmoor. It is a magnificent area in which to live and work. Not only is there the tranquillity and beauty of the countryside but there is the rapidly growing county town of Taunton nearby and easy access (20 minutes) to the M5 for connections to the rest of the country.

The school lies in the small town of Wiveliscombe. It caters for the age range 11-16 and has 884 students and just over 100 staff. Our latest Ofsted Report, in June 2022, gave an overall judgement that Kingsmead "requires improvement". Mr J Eddy, Headteacher, joined Kingsmead in January 2023. He is determined to improve education at Kingsmead for our superb body of students.

The core values of Kingsmead are Care, Aspiration, Respect and Determination which drive our strong positive ethos and offering amenities for the whole school community. We have high expectations and expect staff to support our caring, student-centred ethos to set high standards for our students. We hope staff will contribute to and lead some of the wide range of extra-curricular opportunities we offer.

Why work at CLF?

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 37 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

What we can offer you:

• Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Generous annual leave.
• A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities.
• Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
• A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
• Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more!

Recruitment timeline:

Closing Date: 14 October 2026 @11.59pm

Shortlisting: 15 October 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 02 November 2026

We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.

Please note we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.