Dynamic School Admin & Communications Coordinator

Horbury Academy; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Horbury Academy is seeking a dedicated Administrator to join a busy office. You will support the administration team, handle inquiries, and maintain a professional reception for visitors, delivering accurate documents while safeguarding confidential information.

The role requires strong organisation, communication, and IT skills, with experience in a school environment preferred. Full-time hours are Monday to Thursday 8.00am–4.00pm and Friday 8.00am–3.30pm, with a 30-minute lunch.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths qualifications.
• RSA or Level 2 typing qualification.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organised with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Handle telephone and email enquiries in a courteous and professional manner.
• Provide a professional reception service to all visitors to the Academy.
• Produce high-quality documents and correspondence for various departments.
• Ensure confidential information is managed with discretion and in line with data protection requirements.
• Coordinate and deliver administrative activities across departments, including meetings and events.
• Support Leadership Team with internal and external communications.
• Arrange and coordinate meetings and assist with Academy-wide events.

Skills

Typing skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

RSA or Level 2 typing

ICT qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Horbury Academy is seeking a dedicated Administrator to join a busy office. You will support the administration team, handle inquiries, and maintain a professional reception for visitors, delivering accurate documents while safeguarding confidential information.

The role requires strong organisation, communication, and IT skills, with experience in a school environment preferred. Full-time hours are Monday to Thursday 8.00am–4.00pm and Friday 8.00am–3.30pm, with a 30-minute lunch.