Administrative Assistant

The Westleigh School; Wigan; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Wigan is seeking a highly organised Administration Assistant to support marketing and communications efforts while managing the daily operations of the main office. The ideal candidate will develop engaging online content and maintain professional standards in communications. Key qualifications include excellent ICT skills and strong attention to detail. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from £25,583 to £28,183, with additional benefits including a generous pension scheme and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan

Exclusive discounts from major brands

Free Eye Tests

Cycle to work scheme

Opportunities for professional growth

Guidance from former HMIs and Ofsted Inspectors

Access to the Trust's Institute of Education

Responsibilities

• Support school marketing, communications, website, and daily main office operations.
• Develop and update online content, social media posts, newsletters, and promotional materials.
• Ensure accurate and engaging communication both internally and externally.

Skills

Excellent ICT skills

Strong attention to detail

Ability to manage competing priorities

Job description

Administration Assistant

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Administration Assistant to play a key role in supporting our school's marketing, communications, website, and to assist with the daily running of our main office. You will contribute to the development and updating of online content, social media posts, newsletters, and promotional materials, ensuring our school's communication remains engaging, accurate, and up to date. This varied role requires excellent ICT skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining high professional standards in all internal and external communications.

We are a dynamic and growing family of Primary, Secondary, and Special Schools, proudly serving communities from Birmingham to Bury. Our mission is to unlock opportunity for every young person-whatever their background, ability, or starting point. We champion wellbeing, value every voice, and create a culture where you feel supported, motivated, and inspired to make a real difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Support school marketing, communications, website, and daily main office operations.
• Develop and update online content, social media posts, newsletters, and promotional materials.
• Ensure accurate and engaging communication both internally and externally.

Qualifications

• Excellent ICT skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain high professional standards.

Benefits

• An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff)/Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)
• Generous holiday entitlement (37 days rising to 39 days after 5 years, including Bank Holidays)
• Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan
• Free Discount to Teachers Scheme, exclusive discounts from major brands
• Free Eye Tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to the Institute of Education and opportunities for professional growth
• Experienced leadership and subject‑specific support
• Guidance from former HMIs and serving Ofsted Inspectors
• Access to the Trust's Institute of Education and SCITT
• Opportunities to work with different schools within the Trust as a Professional Advocate
• Participation in peer reviews
• Access to a suite of online courses
• Placement projects within our family of schools

Compensation and Working Hours

Actual Salary: £25,583 - £28,183

Working Hours: 37 hours a week – Term time plus 20 days (working 42 weeks)