Dynamic Sixth Form Administrator — Student Support & Events

Harris Federation; Wickford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Academy Wickford is seeking a proactive Sixth Form Administrator to support daily operations, student records, and pastoral enquiries within a busy sixth form. The role includes coordinating events, timetables, and transition activities for Year 11 to Year 12.

The actual salary ranges from £29,221 to £32,208.62 per year, based on a 37.5-hour week across 39 weeks per year. A strong admin background and excellent communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• GCSE Grade C/5 or above in English and Maths.
• Experience in an administrative role.
• Experience in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Professional telephone manner.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and use initiative.
• Strong problem-solving and good judgement.
• Ability to manage competing demands and interruptions.
• Tact and sensitivity handling confidential or challenging situations.
• Willingness to learn and undertake training.

Responsibilities

• Managing and supervising the sixth form self-study programme.
• Maintaining sixth form student records, databases and administrative systems.
• Monitoring student registration, attendance and absences.
• Providing administrative support to Sixth Form leadership.
• Supporting sixth form students and parents with day-to-day enquiries and pastoral matters.
• Assisting with student timetables, courses and academic administration.
• Coordinating Year 11 to Year 12 transition and induction activities.
• Organising sixth form events and key student activities.
• Supporting students with university, apprenticeship and career progression planning.

Skills

Organised

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Telephone manner

Initiative

Prioritising workloads

Problem solving

Discretion

Education

GCSE English & Maths (C/5 or above)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Harris Academy Wickford is seeking a proactive Sixth Form Administrator to support daily operations, student records, and pastoral enquiries within a busy sixth form. The role includes coordinating events, timetables, and transition activities for Year 11 to Year 12.

The actual salary ranges from £29,221 to £32,208.62 per year, based on a 37.5-hour week across 39 weeks per year. A strong admin background and excellent communication are essential for success.