Sixth form Admin Assistant (Part time)

Teaching Vacancies; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Rainhill High School in the UK is seeking a highly organised Administrator for the Sixth Form from January 2027. Part-time: 3 days a week (Wed, Thu, Fri).

You will provide frontline reception, handle calls, and oversee clerical duties to ensure the Sixth Form Centre runs efficiently and to support the main school office.

Qualifications

• Good literacy and numeracy skills ( GCSE or equivalent ).
• RSA Typing/Word Processing or equivalent.
• NVQ Business Admin or equivalent qualification.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide frontline reception and general admin support.
• Handle telephone calls and follow ups.
• Manage clerical duties within the Sixth Form Centre.
• Ensure smooth running of the Sixth Form Centre and assist main school office.

Skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Prioritisation

IT literacy

Multi-tasking

Education

GCSE or equivalent

RSA Typing/Word Processing

NVQ Business Admin or equivalent

CPD evidence

Tools

Microsoft Office

IT systems

Arbor

Printing, scanning, photocopying

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Inspire & Excel at Rainhill High

Are you passionate about helping young people achieve their best?

We are looking to appoint a highly efficient and accurate Administrator with a positive attitude to join our Sixth Form team from January 2027. The position is offered on a part time basis working 3 days a week - Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing front line reception
• Telephone calls and response follow ups
• Responsible for all administrative and clerical duties within our Sixth Form Centre
• Ensuring the efficient running of the Sixth Form Centre
• Additional admin support for the main school office

About You

• Confident, proactive and adaptable
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Able to build positive relationships with students and staff
• Previous experience working in an educational setting would be an advantage but not essential

Why Rainhill High School?

• At Rainhill, we live by our values - Learn, Think, Contribute, Care.
• We are proud of our reputation for excellence and inclusion, and you’ll be part of a dedicated, welcoming team that makes a real difference every day.
• ‘Good’ Ofsted-rated school (2023) - Part of Stephenson MAT
• Supportive environment - Reduced workload, tech investment & career development
• Excellent partnerships - Hope University, Ambition Institute, Rainbow Teaching School Hub and more

Purpose of the post:

Provision of efficient administrative and clerical running of the Sixth Form Centre, Arbor, and production of Data management.

Key Dates:

• Apply by: 9am on Monday 16th November 2026

What the school offers its staff

Our School’s mission is 'In Pursuit of Excellence’ in everything that we do and our core values; Learn, Think, Contribute, Care, embody our determination to ensure that all our students receive a first class education that enables them to take their place in society confidently.

We are a popular and high achieving school on the edge of Merseyside with a very strong reputation locally and significantly over subscribed.

Further details about the role

Qualifications

• Good standard of education up to GCSE or equivalent - Excellent literacy and numeracy skills
• RSA Typing/Word Processing or equivalent
• NVQ Business Admin related qualifications or equivalent
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Knowledge and Experience

• Knowledge and IT experience of Microsoft Office systems
• Knowledge and experience of IT, including printing, scanning, photocopying and typing
• Working in a busy office/educational environment
• Knowledge and experience using Arbor
• Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive information

SkillsandAbilities

• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Excellent communication, written and verbal, skills
• Excellent admin and organisational skills
• Able to prioritise
• Can work well as part of a team and on an individual basis
• The ability to multi-task in a demanding environment
• The ability to problem-solve effectively
• Excellent IT skills including knowledge of MS Office
• Ability to liaise with students, parents, staff, Trustees and Governors
• Support school events appropriate to the role

CommitmenttoEqualOpportunities

• Ability to understand and demonstrate commitment to equality and diversity
• Commitment to safeguarding

Rainhill High School and Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people as well as promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion; where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosing & Barring Certificate and online searches as part of our Safer Recruitment & Selection Procedures.