Personal Development Administration Assistant

TES FE News; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join New College Pontefract as an Administration Assistant, where you will support student personal development and help create a positive environment. The role offers an opportunity to manage various administrative tasks and support staff in a dynamic educational setting.

Benefits

Access to high quality professional training

Attractive pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Technology scheme

Commitment to staff wellbeing

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative role is essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Good level of IT proficiency, particularly in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Register and supervise students in the Intervention and Support Centre.
• Contribute to the planning and delivery of equality and diversity activities.
• Manage a range of administrative tasks linked to student development.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

IT Proficiency

Organizational Skills

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Computerised Administration Systems

Job description

Job Overview

Start Date: ASAP

The role

Are you an experienced administrator looking for a rewarding and meaningful role? New College Pontefract is looking for an enthusiastic Administration Assistant to support whole-college personal development.

In this role, you will be responsible for registering and supervising students in our Intervention and Support Centre, creating a safe and welcoming environment that supports student success. You will contribute to the planning and delivery of equality and diversity activities, events and publicity, helping to promote these initiatives throughout the college and the wider Trust.

You will also provide support to teaching and support staff, as well as the careers team, by managing a range of administrative tasks linked to student personal development, careers guidance, and progression activities.

About You

This is a dynamic, fast-paced role that requires someone who can manage multiple tasks, often under pressure, while maintaining a high standard of work. Previous experience in an administrative role is essential, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills. A good level of IT proficiency, including previous experience of using MS Word, Excel and computerised administration systems is also essential.

Please note that we are also advertising a Receptionist position within the college. You are welcome to apply for both roles, and interviews for both positions will take place on the same day.

About New College Pontefract

New College is an outstanding place to work and study, regularly near the top of UK sixth form college results tables and awarded “Outstanding” in all areas by Ofsted in 2023. The personal development of students is as important to the college as their academic journey and every member of staff plays their part to make this happen.

As the founding member of the New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT), which comprises three 16-19 Colleges, three Secondary Schools, and three Primary Schools, we offer an exceptional working environment with outstanding opportunities for professional growth and career progression.

Why work for us?

• NCLT was crowned ‘Employer of the Year’ at the 2023 MAT Excellence Awards - these national awards celebrate the very best performers from over one thousand MATs across the country
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing as outlined in our staff wellbeing charter
• Access to high quality professional training, both in-house and externally, to support your professional development
• Attractive pension scheme
• Additional benefits such as a cycle to work scheme and a technology scheme
• A culture of self-reflection and improvement to meet the needs of our staff
  
  

If you believe that you have the skills and abilities to take on this role, we’d love to hear from you.

For further details and to apply, please click the apply button.

Closing Date: 9am on Thursday 14th August 2025.

Interview Date: Thursday 28th August 2025.

New Collaborative Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful in being appointed to a post, you will be expected to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service as well as other employment checks before your appointment is confirmed.