At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide vital administrative support to senior staff and ensure smooth internal operations.
- Company: Join Outwood Academy Bydales, a proud school in a beautiful coastal village.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension scheme, flexible family policies, and 25 days holiday.
- Other info: Access to professional development opportunities and a dedicated mental well-being strategy.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a supportive environment while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in administration, effective communication, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
The predicted salary is between 17254 - 17525 £ per year.
Start: September 2026
Grade 2 SCP 3
Actual Salary £17,254 - £17,525 (FTE £24,796 - £25,185)
30 hours per week
Temporary 1 Year - Term Time Only plus 5 days
Are you organized and ready to provide vital administrative and clerical assistance to senior staff? Join us as an Admin Assistant, responsible for providing administrative support to the academy and specifically supporting the PA to the Principal/Office Manager. This role requires providing confidential assistance and ensuring smooth internal operations, including supporting the Reception function at particular times of the day.
Responsibilities:
- The Admin Assistant provides administrative support to the academy and the PA to the Principal/Office Manager.
- The role involves providing confidential administrative and clerical assistance.
- Duties include assisting with internal and external meeting arrangements, such as room and catering booking and minute-taking.
- The assistant undertakes regular filing, administers the academy's postal system, and answers incoming calls.
- The role supports the Reception function at particular times of the day, taking responsibility for greeting and dealing with visitors.
Qualifications:
- Requires experience working in an administration/office environment.
- Essential skills include effective communication (verbal and written), ability to respect confidentiality, and competence in using standard ICT packages, including Microsoft Office.
- Must possess the ability to work well under pressure and relate to students in a pleasant manner, recognising potential child safeguarding issues.
- Experience working in a school environment is desirable.
About Us:
Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE).
What will we do for you?
- Secure Pay & Pension: Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Training & Progression: Access to diverse CPD opportunities, including apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.
- Flexibility & Leave: Flexible family policies, enhanced occupational benefits (with no qualifying period), and 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays for non-term time staff. (Holiday for part-time staff is calculated on a pro-rata basis)
- Wellbeing & Perks: Dedicated mental well-being strategy, free on-site parking, employee discounts, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
If you are looking for a rewarding, supportive role where you can truly make an impact, we encourage you to apply now.
Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
Contact Details:
Outwood Grange Academies Trust Recruitment Team
