Senior Administration Officer

Wakefield Council; North Elmsall; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Wakefield Council is looking for a Senior Administration Officer for West End Academy. The role requires excellent organizational skills, effective communication, and proficiency in IT. The candidate will thrive in a busy environment and contribute to the school's success. The position offers professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Health and Wellbeing Package

Qualifications

• Experience in an office environment, preferably in a school setting.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and sensitivity.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent service for the Trust and its stakeholders.
• Support multiple areas with resilience and teamwork.

Skills

Organization

Communication

IT Skills

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job reference 243026
Date posted 06/05/2025
Application closing date 21/05/2025
Location: West End Academy, Regent St, Pontefract WF9 4QJ
Salary Grade 6
Actual: £17,063-£18,510 (FTE £27,711-£30,060)
Package: Contractual hours 27, Part time
Job category/type: Administration, Permanent, School, Term time

Job Specification and Supporting Information

Job description

Waterton Academy Trust is seeking an inspirational and ambitious Senior Administration Officer for West End Academy, a one-form entry primary school located in Hemsworth.

West End Academy is a smaller than average primary school that joined Waterton Academy Trust in July 2018. The Trust includes 13 primary schools, 2 Assessment Resource Provisions, and 4 pre-schools in the Wakefield and Barnsley areas. The Trust promotes collaboration across all curriculum areas.

The school is dedicated to creating a stimulating, creative environment where all children enjoy learning, make outstanding progress, and reach their potential. The curriculum is rich and diverse, aimed at engaging, challenging, and inspiring pupils. OFSTED inspected West End Academy in November 2024 and rated it as a good school with outstanding behaviour and leadership.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Have drive, passion, and motivation to deliver excellent service for the Trust and its stakeholders
• Be highly organized and a confident communicator
• Possess good IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Thrive in a busy environment, supporting multiple areas with resilience and teamwork
• Have experience working in an office environment, preferably within a school or Trust setting
• Be adaptable to change
• Maintain confidentiality and sensitivity
• Recognize the importance of effective administration and organization in a school setting

In return, we offer:

• Support from the school’s leadership and the wider Trust School Improvement Team
• A modern, spacious learning environment (recently refurbished)
• Colleagues dedicated to pupils and the community
• Opportunities for professional development through the Waterton network
• The chance to contribute to school improvement
• A health and wellbeing package

To Apply

Please submit your application via the following link:

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/140003/EDV-2025-WEA-28880

Wakefield Council, Wakefield One, PO Box 700, Wakefield, WF1 2EB
Tel: [phone]