Senior Administration Officer

Wakefield Council; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Wakefield Council is seeking a committed Senior Administration Officer to join Hammer Lane Academy, an innovative school opening in September 2025. This role involves ensuring efficient office operations and communication, contributing to an inclusive learning environment for children. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational and communication skills, thrive in dynamic settings, and embrace continuous professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Support from the Trust School Improvement Team

Modern learning environment

Professional development opportunities

Health and wellbeing package

Qualifications

• Experience in an office environment, ideally with school/Trust experience.
• Highly organized and a confident communicator.
• Ability to thrive in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the smooth running of the office and communications.
• Provide excellent service for the Trust and stakeholders.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

IT Skills

Team Working

Confidentiality

Job description

Job reference 243394 Date posted 20/06/2025 Application closing date 07/07/2025 Location Waterton Academy Trust Salary G6 SCP 12-17 actual £23,383 - £25,365 (FTE £27,711-£30,060) Package Permanent Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Administration, School, School Support Job Specification and Supporting Information Job description

Waterton Academy Trust are delighted to be looking to appoint committed and experienced Senior Administration Officer to join our brand new staff team in our new provision at Hammer Lane.

Hammer Lane Academy is a purpose-built independent specialist school for children in EYFS and KS1 that will open in September 2025. It provides an environment, that empowers children to make progress providing the support required to develop according to their personal needs as identified in their Education Health and Care Plan.

To join on us on this exciting journey, we are seeking a Senior Admin Officer to support with the smooth running of the office and communications with parents

The whole staff team will work in a positive and collaborative environment where the needs of the children are at the heart of all best practice and decision-making. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a strong and dedicated team who are committed to high standards and creating an inclusive learning environment for all children.

Waterton Academy Trust consists of 13 primary phase schools, 1 specialist SEN unit attached to a school, 2 specialist settings and 4 pre-schools in the Wakefield and Barnsley area. As part of this Trust both staff and children enjoy varied opportunities for collaboration in all areas of the curriculum.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Has the drive, passion and motivation to work hard in providing an excellent service for the Trust and its stakeholders
• Is highly organised and a confident communicator
• Has good working knowledge of IT including Microsoft packages
• Thrives in a busy environment supporting across a number of areas showing resilience and exceptional team working ability
• Has experience of working within an office environment, ideally with some school/Trust experience
• Is adaptive in an ever-changing environment
• Is sensitive and fully able to maintain confidentiality
• Appreciates the role that efficient administration and organisation can play at the heart of a school

In return we can offer:

• The support and expertise of the school’s leadership team and wider Trust School Improvement Team

• A modern, bright and spacious learning environment (recently developed and refurbished)
• The opportunity to work alongside colleagues who are wholeheartedly dedicated to the pupils and community they serve
• A commitment to support your continued professional development through a network of experienced professionals across the Waterton family of schools
• The opportunity to contribute widely to school improvement
• A health and wellbeing package

Next Steps

Further Details

For further information about the post and Hammer Lane, please contact Laura Thresh, Head of SEND and Inclusion and Executive Headteacher by email [e-mail]

To Apply

Please submit applications via the below link:

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/5228/EDV-2025-WAT-45947

Wakefield Council, Wakefield One, PO Box 700, Wakefield,WF1 2EB
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