Senior Administrative Officer

TES FE News; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Pontefract is seeking a Senior Administration Officer to supervise office staff and ensure operational efficiency. Responsibilities include managing bookings, overseeing school policies, and administering educational visits. Ideal candidates will possess strong administrative, organizational, and communication skills. Professional development opportunities and a supportive environment are offered.

Benefits

Welcoming and supportive staff

Professional development

Health and wellbeing support

Excellent pension package

Blue light card benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in administration and supporting educational environments.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise main school office administration staff.
• Manage booking of school facilities.
• Administer educational visits.
• Design school publications.

Skills

Administrative skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Job description

Overview

An extremely rare and exciting opportunity has arisen at St Wilfrid’s to join our team as the Senior Administration Officer. The post holder will be responsible for supervising the main school office administration staff and overseeing procedures to ensure the operational needs of the school are met. They will provide a responsive and adaptable administrative support service across the school.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing administrative tasks related to the hiring of school facilities, using the designated facility booking software, for both internal and external use.
• Coordinating the management, maintenance, collation, and distribution of school and BKCAT policies, ensuring they are regularly updated and submitted to the Headteacher and Academy Council for approval and adoption.
• Administering all aspects of Educational Visits, from the initial objective form onwards, under the direction of the Business Operations Manager.
• Designing and producing school publications such as posters, booklets, and leaflets to support school events and departmental needs.

About St Wilfrid’s Catholic High School & Sixth-Form College

St Wilfrid’s Catholic High School & Sixth-Form College is a mixed voluntary Academy for 11-18 year olds, based in North Featherstone in West Yorkshire. There are currently 1,538 students in attendance. The school opened in 1963 and has a proud history. We were judged as Good by Ofsted in November 2021; we were also judged as Good by the Diocesan Section 48 Inspection in April 2024, with 7 out of 9 areas judged as Outstanding.

We are proudly part of the Bishop Konstant Catholic Academy Trust which comprises of three Secondary Schools and twelve Primary Schools. We are a Catholic School that extols the teachings of Jesus Christ and the values of servant leadership in everything we do.

We can offer

• a welcoming and supportive staff team
• support and collaboration from a strong partnership of 15 schools within the Trust
• a commitment to your professional development
• friendly and caring school and parish community
• a passionate and forward-thinking Senior Leadership Team and Academy Council
• an excellent pension package
• health and wellbeing support
• opportunity to apply for a blue light card to save money on 15,000 retailers

Visits to the school are welcomed. Informal discussions about the role are welcomed too; please contact Lauramay Beynon (Business Operations Manager) on 01977 691000 or [e-mail].

For more information and to apply online, please visit our website.

Closing date: 9.00am on Sunday, 12th October 2025.

The Bishop Konstant Catholic Academy Trust is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare and expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS with barred list check and other appropriate checks including references. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance (2024), online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates. This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Prior to interview, all shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a form for self-disclosure of their unprotected criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.