Administrative Support Assistant

Levenshulme High School; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPA allowance

PPA time for departments to plan

Wellbeing and workload management

CPD coaching

Leadership development pathways

Flexible working options

Gym membership

Job summary

Levenshulme High School is seeking an Administrative Support Assistant to deliver high-quality admin support across the school and be the first contact for visitors.

You will maintain records, assist with admissions and events, and support staff, students and parents with a range of admin tasks in a collaborative trust environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative or customer service environment.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Confidential handling of information with accuracy.
• Ability to manage competing priorities with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high-quality administrative service across the school.
• Act as first point of contact for visitors and enquiries.
• Maintain records, produce reports and documents.
• Support trips and events administration, handling correspondence.
• Assist with student admissions and registration processes.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Safeguarding

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

Levenshulme High School is an outstanding, high-performing, and inclusive girls’ school situated in the heart of the vibrant, multicultural community of Levenshulme, Manchester. We are a part of the Greater Manchester Education Trust, Together, we create lives of opportunity.

Our ethos is rooted in the Co-operative Values, which have earned us the prestigious Quality Mark from the International Values-based Education Trust. These values shape our dedicated school community, inspiring every individual to achieve their personal and academic best.

We are committed to delivering the highest standards of education, empowering our students to become future leaders and responsible global citizens, ready to make meaningful contributions to the 21st-century world.

Please visit our website to learn more about us and contact: [e-mail] if you would like to arrange a visit to the academy prior to application.

The Role

As an Administrative Support Assistant, you will provide a high-quality administrative service across the school, supporting staff, students and parents with a wide range of administrative and reception duties. Acting as a first point of contact for visitors and enquiries, you will help ensure the school operates efficiently by maintaining records, producing reports and documents, supporting trips and events administration, managing correspondence, and assisting with student admissions and registration processes. Working collaboratively with colleagues across the school and trust, you will play an important role in delivering excellent customer service and maintaining effective administrative systems.

About You

We are looking for a professional and enthusiastic individual with experience in an administrative or customer service environment. You will possess excellent communication and organisational skills, be confident using Microsoft Office and other IT systems, and have the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and confidentiality. A flexible and proactive approach, combined with a commitment to teamwork, continuous improvement, safeguarding and supporting the diverse needs of our school community, will be essential for success in this role.

Full details about the role and the qualifications, experience, and attributes required can be found in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Why Join Us?

At Levenshulme High School, we are proud to serve a diverse and inclusive community, guided by our co-operative values and a commitment to equality of opportunity for all students. The successful candidate will be part of a passionate and talented team dedicated to student success and professional excellence. We offer a highly supportive and collaborative environment where innovation is encouraged, and professional development is prioritised. Together, we work to develop efficient and effective practices that achieve meaningful outcomes, while fostering a culture of openness, honesty, and wellbeing. If you’re ready to inspire, lead, and grow, Levenshulme is the place to thrive.

A Trust for Every Child and Every Colleague

We believe that great futures are built by great people. Colleagues who work in our schools will experience the same focus on care and guidance, opportunity and challenge, so that they can deliver an exceptional education to our young people. They will become the very best practitioners through bespoke support and opportunities to learn professionally, to collaborate, to lead innovation and to advance their career with us.

We strive for excellence in everything we do. At GMET, every role, from teaching to support, is valued. You’ll be supported and empowered to grow within a trust where our core values guide our work with learners, colleagues, families, and the wider community.

We invest in our people. As part of GMET, you’ll benefit from a wide range of employee benefits designed to support your health and wellbeing, help you save money, and make your salary go further including:

• A minimum 20% PPA allowance for all staff
• Joint PPA time for departments to plan collaboratively
• A genuine commitment to wellbeing and effective workload management
• A warm, inclusive, and supportive school culture
• High expectations for all learners and staff
• A strong focus on wellbeing and professional development
• Opportunities to innovate and collaborate across the trust
• A commitment to equity, diversity and accessibility
• Tailored CPD and coaching
• Trust-wide networks and learning communities
• Leadership development pathways
• Access to wellbeing resources and flexible working options
• Gym Membership

We are committed to safeguarding, child protection and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All roles are subject to:

• Enhanced DBS checks
• Reference and identity verification
• Compliance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.