Administrative Assistant

Queen Elizabeth’s Academy is looking for a highly motivated and dedicated Administration Assistant to join our dynamic and supportive business team as soon as possible. This fast‑paced, rewarding role involves providing comprehensive administrative support to students, staff and parents, ensuring accurate correspondence, reports and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a professional and welcoming front‑of‑house service, dealing effectively with visitors at all levels.
• Manage internal and external telephone calls and process voicemail messages.
• Handle written communication and emails.
• Support the organisation and setup of meetings and rooms.
• Undertake general administrative duties as required.
• Be willing to undertake First Aider training and handle day‑to‑day minor incidents.

Qualifications & Experience

• Professional and personable, with excellent communication skills.
• Committed to delivering a high standard of service.
• Positive, with a strong work ethic and a “can‑do” attitude.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team, with a good sense of humour.
• Pre‑existing experience in a school office environment is advantageous but not essential.

Benefits

• Enrollment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 21.8 %.
• Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities covering technical, leadership and coaching skills via the trust’s Diverse Association for Professional Learning.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• GP helpline.
• Health and wellbeing advice and support.
• Eyecare vouchers.
• Salary sacrifice schemes – electric car scheme, cycle to work, home and electronics.
• Lifestyle savings – discounts and offers on gym memberships, holidays, days out, shopping, restaurants, etc.
• Health cash plan (personal or family) – monthly payments with claim options for private treatments such as dental, optical and therapies.
• Childcare – breakfast and after‑school provision.

Applications

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement should we identify an appropriate candidate. Closing date: 18 June 2026. Start date: As soon as possible.

Diverse Academies and its Governors are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in their care and expect everyone working for the organisation to share this commitment. All offers of employment will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances.