At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team to provide essential administrative support for students and staff.
- Company: Horizons Academy, a supportive environment focused on student success.
- Benefits: Great salary, pension scheme, health support, and discounts on lifestyle expenses.
- Other info: Opportunities for professional development and a positive work culture.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills and a passion for supporting education.
The predicted salary is between 21500 - 25600 £ per year.
Location: Horizons Academy, Ravensdale Road, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 2DP
Salary Grade 3, annual salary £25,588.44. Actual salary, term time only £21,848.59
Basis: Full Time | Contractual Hours: 37 | Job Type: Support Staff - Other | Job Category: Administration
Date Posted: 13/05/2026 | Job reference: R05504
Job overview: We are looking for a reliable administration assistant to join our highly focused, dynamic, talented and supportive team.
Responsibilities:
- Be a key part of the student services providing a range of administrative services to support the students and staff within the academy.
- Work to defined standard business processes in performing a wide and varied range of administrative tasks having due regard to confidentiality and safeguarding.
- Help resolve issues to ensure that effective business and educational services are maintained.
- Have good planning, prioritisation and organisational skills.
- Contribute to the provision of an effective environment for learning and prioritise tasks that support pupils.
- Support the promotion of positive relationships with parents, carers and external agencies.
- Support team members to ensure that quality, performance, standards and deadlines are achieved.
Benefits:
- Enrolment 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 – 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) – where you pay monthly and can claim money back on private treatments such as dental, optical and therapies (e.g. physiotherapy, osteopathy etc)
- Childcare – breakfast and after school provision
Applications Closing date: Sunday 5th July 2026
Start date: September 2026
Administration Assistant in Mansfield employer: Astrea Academy Trust
Horizons Academy is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and well-being of its staff while fostering a supportive and dynamic work environment. With excellent benefits such as enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive CPD opportunities, and a focus on health and wellbeing, employees are empowered to thrive both personally and professionally. Located in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, the academy offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the educational journey of students while enjoying a fulfilling career in administration.
