Administrative Assistant - Communication

Netherwood Academy; Wombwell; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution is looking for an Administrative Assistant to provide support and enhance communication within the academy. The ideal candidate will possess strong administrative skills, and a passion for education, and will thrive in a dynamic environment. Successful candidates will help navigate multiple responsibilities while fostering a positive atmosphere. This full-time role offers opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Support and progression opportunities

Excellent ongoing CPD

Professional progression model

Qualifications

• Experience in providing strong support to colleagues.
• A track record of managing multiple responsibilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth and efficient operation of administrative tasks.
• Support leadership team and assist with various responsibilities.
• Maintain professionalism and calmness under pressure.

Skills

Administration

Communication

Team Leadership

Problem-Solving

Education

Relevant qualifications or experience in administration

Job description

Administrative Assistant - Communication at Netherwood Academy

Job Reference # EDV/2025/NA/28301

Location Dove Valley Way, Wombwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S73 8FE

Contract Type Permanent

Contract Term Full-Time

Salary £25,185.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (FTE)
£21,925 - £22,625 (Actual salary pro-rata)

Closing Date 11:59pm, 5 October 2025

Start Date ASAP

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s) Thursday 9 October 2025

About this Role

Administrative Assistant - Communication - Netherwood Academy

Do you want to be part of a team which strives to generate rapid improvement?

Are you meticulous in your approach to your own work and in securing high-quality contributions from others in the team?

Are you passionate about making sure systems and processes run smoothly and efficiently?

Netherwood Academy is an 11-16 academy which opened in September 2012, set in an extensive £35 million campus. As part of Astrea Academy Trust, Netherwood Academy is in an exciting period of development.

As a member of the Administration function, you will excel in an office environment; you will also be a skilled and pragmatic communicator who is able to deal with a range of stakeholders including parents, students, staff and visitors. You will be adept at remaining calm under pressure and be able to handle multiple responsibilities - all with a welcoming smile!

The ideal candidate will be an experienced administrator with a track record of strong support for colleagues. We need someone who can act with clear professional credibility to deliver efficiency.

We are values-driven and our vision is to provide an inclusive, aspirational and academic education for all our students, so that all of them will learn, thrive and lead successful lives. We are unapologetically ambitious for every child, no matter what their background, prior attainment or needs. We want to ensure that all our students have the option to be able to go to university or aspirational alternative. We are not going to reduce expectations because of a child\'s background or home life, or because they are new to English or have a special education need. In fact, the opposite is true. It is our job to redouble our efforts to help children overcome these barriers so that they can flourish.

We value our staff highly and treat workload very seriously. Our systems are high leverage, ensuring you can really focus on your core purpose.

What we offer

• Support and progression opportunities
• Excellent support from the Astrea Trust Central team
• Highly visible/supportive senior leaders who have your back
• Excellent ongoing CPD, career development and promotion opportunities across the Astrea South Yorkshire region
• Opportunity to complete further qualifications
• An unrivalled professional progression model

What we are looking for

The successful candidate will be:

• A highly effective administrator, who is able to lead and manage colleagues to share our vision and able to offer maximum levels of support to all members of the leadership team
• Aligned to our values and mission. If you are the type of person who fits with our culture, you will love working here
• Someone who passionately believes that all children can achieve, no matter what their starting point, background or needs.

Interested in applying?

If this is something you are interested in, looking for a new challenge, have a passion for education or maybe all of the above, take a look at the Applicant Brief to find out more about the role and how to apply.

We actively welcome visits and would be delighted to show you around our academy to appreciate fully our excellent learning environment (details in the applicant brief).

The closing date for all applications is midnight on 5 October 2025.

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks including references and enhanced DBS checks.

Related Documents

• AAN Recruitment Pack.pdf
• Join Our Team Brochure - Astre...pdf
• Role Specification - Administr...pdf

Contact Details

Jade Crossland, HR & Payroll Manager
01226 272000
[e-mail]

Netherwood Academy would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

1. Personal Statement

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