Sports administrator

The Grammar School at Leeds; England; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in the United Kingdom seeks an Administrative Support professional for its Sports and PE teams. The role involves maintaining records, preparing documents, and assisting with school events. Candidates must have strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office Suite, and excellent communication abilities. This is a full-time, fixed-term position until 31 August 2026, offering a salary of £12,882.32 per annum based on term-time only with flexible hours and numerous benefits.

Benefits

Enhanced school holidays

Subsidised childcare on INSET days

Personal pension plan with employer contributions

Training and CPD opportunities

Colleague lunches at £2.40

Access to GP provider and well-being app

Colleague discounts

Onsite gym and swimming pool

Free car parking

Use of extensive library facility

Qualifications

• Calm, professional approach with strong communication skills.
• Confident in using Microsoft Office Suite including Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Sports department and wider school administration.
• Maintain records, prepare documents, and coordinate communication.
• Support school events for the Sports department.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Great communication skills

Ability to build positive relationships

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

In this role, you'll provide high-quality administrative support to our innovative Sports and PE teams, contributing to the smooth running of day-to-day operations and helping us deliver an excellent experience for pupils, colleagues and parents. From maintaining records and preparing documents, to coordinating communication and supporting school events, you'll play a key part in keeping everything running efficiently. You'll work primarily within the Sports department while also supporting the wider administration team when needed, ensuring a cohesive and collaborative service across the whole school.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Sports department and wider school administration.
• Maintain records, prepare documents, coordinate communication and support school events.
• Assist with coordinating communication and supporting events for the Sports department.

Qualifications

• Strong IT skills and confident with Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Calm, professional approach with great communication skills.
• Ability to build positive working relationships across the school.

Contract Details

Fixed term until 31 August 2026, full time, 21 hours per week between Monday – Friday (08:00 – 16:00) with flexible start and finish times. Term time only plus 10 days to be worked outside term time (including 5 INSET days). Salary: £12,882.32 per annum based on term-time only plus 10 days.

Benefits

• Enhanced school holidays (approx. 15 weeks taking into account the 10 paid plus days).
• Subsidised childcare for colleagues' children during school INSET days (age 3 to 11).
• Personal pension plan with Aviva – up to 5% employee contribution and 10% employer.
• Training and CPD available including INSET days.
• Colleague lunches three courses (£2.40) during lunchtimes plus free tea, coffee and hot chocolate.
• Access to GP provider, Health hero.
• Employee Assistance Programme well-being app, Vivup – telephone counselling, financial and legal advice plus 6–8 face-to-face counselling sessions.
• Colleague discounts through multiple providers, including Vivup, discounts for teachers and Extras.
• Beautiful lunchtime walking routes around our 120 acre site.
• Onsite gym and swimming pool available for staff use within set times as well as staff classes such as Pilates, meditation, kettlebells, spinning and bootcamps.
• Salary sacrifice schemes for cycle to work.
• Free car parking available on site.
• Use of the school's extensive library facility.
• Generous leave of absence scheme to support employees when they need it.
• Opportunity to be involved in extracurricular activities such as the staff pantomime, well-being committee or volunteer for community events.