Senior Administration Assistant

Digitech Studio School; Warmley; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution located in Warmley is looking for a Senior Admin Assistant to provide high-quality administrative support. This part-time position focuses on effective collaboration and problem-solving within the academy's administration team. Ideal candidates will have an NVQ level 3 in business or administration and strong competencies in literacy and numeracy. The role offers competitive compensation and an opportunity to contribute positively to the educational community.

Benefits

Generous pension through LGPS

Generous annual leave

Comprehensive induction and career development opportunities

Health benefits including wellness sessions

Cycle to work scheme

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Evidence of good literacy and numeracy competency.
• Possession of relevant NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
• Knowledge of procedures ensuring compliance with GDPR.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative and clerical support.
• Take the lead role in administrative support for a specific area.
• Work collaboratively to fulfil the role requirements.

Skills

Good literacy and numeracy competency

Knowledge of data protection compliance (GDPR)

Administrative processes knowledge

Education

Relevant NVQ level 3 in business and administration or equivalent

GCSE Maths and English

Job description

Overview

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Job Title: Senior Admin Assistant

Actual Annual Salary: £11,688 - £12,600, 17.5 hours per week, term time only + insets

Full Time Equivalent Salary: £28,859 – £31,111 (CLF Grade C). Based on 37 hours per week, all year round.

Contract type: Permanent, Term Time Only + Insets

Hours: Part-time, working Monday – Wednesday (days of the week are flexible and can be discussed at interview)

Provisional Start Date: 26 January 2026

Role summary

We are looking for a Senior Administration Assistant to join our supportive and talented team at Digitech Studio School. We are a diverse multi-academy trust, looking for professional and ambitious people, with a passion for transforming our students’ learning.

Under the guidance of senior staff, the Senior Administration Assistant will provide high quality administrative, clerical and organisational support to the academy. You will be expected to have administrative responsibility and may be expected to take the lead role in the administrative support for a specific area. Within the scope of the role, you will work proactively to find solutions where required. At all times, the post holder will be expected to work collaboratively with relevant colleagues to fulfil the requirements of the role and contribute positively to the effective running of the administration function within the academy.

Full details are contained with the attached job description and person specification.

About you

You will:

• Good literacy and numeracy competency evidenced by GCSE Maths and English.
• Possess relevant NVQ level 3 in business and administration or equivalent qualifications or experience.
• Knowledge of good practice / procedures in regard to ensuring compliance with data protections (GDPR).
• Have strong knowledge of administrative processes which will be in specialist areas.

About Digitech Studio School

Digitech delivers a specialised curriculum for 14 to 19-year-olds, where we offer progression into the creative digital and high-tech sectors. We are located in Warmley, on the outskirts of Bristol and South Gloucestershire. Studio schools are small by design, and we only take 90 students into each year group. This allows us to meet the needs of students in a personalised way.

Digitech Studio School has been on an enormous improvement journey over the past few years which has seen outcomes consistently improve year-on-year with all indicators. The academy is diverse in its intake and proud that we serve all of the families in our community. There is real pride from colleagues that they work at Digitech Studio School and contribute to a cause greater than themselves.

Why work at CLF?

We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

What we can offer you

• Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Generous annual leave.
• A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role / wider-trust development opportunities.
• Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
• A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
• Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more!

Recruitment timeline

• Closing Date: 9 December 2025 @11.59pm
• Short-listing: 10 December 2025
• Interviews: 17 December 2025

We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy / site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.

As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.

We are unable to offer sponsorship with this role.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.

Safeguarding

The Cabot Learning Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles across the trust have a varying level of responsibility for ensuring safeguarding practice, with some roles holding significant responsibility and involving working with children on a daily basis in regulated activity. Regardless of the level of responsibility and involvement in each role, we expect all staff, visiting professionals and volunteers to share this commitment.

All successful candidates will undergo a comprehensive pre-employment checking process, including an enhanced DBS check (including a further check against the appropriate barred list), references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, child disqualification, prohibition from teaching / management and online checks. You must also tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.