At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage school administration, finance processes, and HR admin tasks efficiently.
- Company: Join Highburton CE First Academy, part of the Enhance Academy Trust, in Huddersfield.
- Benefits: Enjoy membership to pension schemes, health support, and a paid Wellbeing Day.
- Other info: Position is permanent, 37 hours per week, term time only plus 10 days.
- Why this job: Be part of a nurturing team dedicated to making a difference in young lives.
- Qualifications: Must be organised, proactive, and able to handle varied workloads and compliance tasks.
The predicted salary is between 25557 - 28184 £ per year.
Service Area: Northfield Lane, Highburton, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 0QT
Organisation: Schools | Directorate: Primary Schools | Position Type: Permanent | Grade: NJC SCP 12-18 | Salary: £25,557.92 – £28,184.50 | Hours: 37 hours – Term Time Only plus 10 days
The Opportunity
At Highburton CE First Academy, we’re seeking a friendly, reliable individual to join our nurturing family. You’ll play a vital role in creating a safe, welcoming environment where pupils thrive and teachers excel. If you’re committed to excellence, teamwork, and making a real difference in young lives, we want to hear from you.
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
- Can manage key school administration tasks accurately and efficiently.
- Is organised, proactive and able to prioritise a varied workload.
- Communicates clearly with staff, parents, contractors and the Trust team.
- Can handle finance processes such as invoices, payments and basic reconciliations.
- Is confident managing HR admin, staff records and required census returns.
- Pays attention to detail in safeguarding, data protection and health & safety compliance.
- Can support site operations, lettings and contractor liaison when needed.
- Is flexible, reliable and committed to supporting the smooth running of the school.
Why Join Enhance Academy Trust?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a successful and forward‑looking academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.
Benefits:
- Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Physical and mental health support from a team of experienced nurses, counsellors, therapists, physiotherapists, consultants plus NHS GPs and private medical services.
- GP consultations with experienced NHS doctors available for employees and their household 24‑7, with prescriptions covered.
- Free annual flu jab.
- Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings.
- A paid annual Wellbeing Day – a time for you to use the day for an activity which promotes your own individual health and wellbeing.
- Wherever possible, PPA at home for teachers.
Safeguarding Statement
Enhance Academy Trust is committed to ensuring the actions we take keep children safe and protect them from harm in all aspects of their school life. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils. The actions we take to prevent harm, to promote well‑being, to create safe environments and to respond to specific issues and vulnerabilities all form part of the safeguarding responsibilities of the Trust. We recognise our moral and statutory responsibility and endeavour to provide a safe environment underpinned by a culture of openness where both children and adults feel secure, able to talk and believe they are being listened to.
Closing Date: 28 June 2026, 9:00 AM
Business Services Officer - Highburton CE First Academy employer: Kirklees Council
Enhance Academy Trust offers a supportive environment with access to health services and pension schemes. Located in Highburton, Huddersfield, the academy prioritises safeguarding and well-being for both staff and pupils. Join a forward-looking team committed to excellence in education.
