School Administrative Assistant

acresfieldacademy; Upton CP; On-site; GBP 16,791 - 27,794; Part time

Job summary

Acresfield Academy in Upton is seeking a School Administrative Assistant to provide clerical support for 26 hours per week. The role involves managing pupil applications, updating records, and ensuring efficient office operations alongside a strong commitment to safeguarding.

With a salary of SCP 10 at £27,694 (FTE) or an actual salary of £16,791, this permanent position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to support the school’s operational needs.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate the ability to support an organized and efficient school office.
• Ensure satisfactory references, recruitment and safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Support the efficient operation of the school office with general clerical tasks.
• Administer pupil applications and manage wrap-around care bookings.
• Update records and maintain aspects of the school website.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to support an organized and efficient office

Job description

Role Overview

The governors at Acresfield Academy in Upton are appointing a School Administrative Assistant to join the school. This is a permanent contract, 26 hours per week, Monday to Friday during term time. Salary is SCP 10 £27,694 (FTE) or Actual Salary £16,791.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will support the efficient operation of the school office, including:

• general clerical support
• filing and collating information
• administering pupil applications
• wrap‑around care bookings
• updating records and maintaining aspects of the school website

They will also lead work on attendance and club provision, act as the face of the school, and demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills to promote positive school relationships and the school within the community.

Requirements

Applicants must demonstrate the ability to support an organised and efficient office and must ensure satisfactory references, recruitment and safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS.

Equal Opportunities

Acresfield Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment.