Administration/Reception Assistant in Wigan

Shevington High School, Shevington Lane, Shevington, Wigan, WN6 8AB

Salary: Grade 4, £17,763 - £18,625 per annum (£13.26 - £13.90 per hour)

35 hours per week, term time working 38 weeks per year, Monday to Friday, 08:45am - 16:15pm

Required as soon as possible.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly organised and proactive Administration Assistant to join our dedicated School Office team. Working under the guidance of the Senior Admin Officer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of the school office. As a key member of our administrative team, you will be the welcoming face of the school and the first point of contact for parents, pupils, visitors and external agencies.

Managing our reception area, you will deliver a professional, responsive and customer-focused service, ensuring enquiries are handled efficiently and effectively. We are seeking a positive and dependable individual who thrives in a busy environment, enjoys working as part of a team and takes pride in delivering high-quality administrative support.

You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a strong attention to detail, the ability to maintain confidentiality, and the confidence to build positive relationships with pupils, parents, colleagues and visitors. Above all, you will be a professional role model who reflects the values of our school.

Applicants should hold a minimum of three GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics. You will possess strong ICT, organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines. Previous experience in an administrative role or a customer-facing environment would be beneficial; however, we welcome applications from motivated individuals with transferable skills, a positive attitude and a willingness to learn. Full training and support will be provided for the successful candidate.

Further information about the role, including the key responsibilities, skills and experience required, can be found in the job description and person specification below.

Salary & Benefits:

• Children of staff are included as one of the priorities on our admissions criteria for those wishing to support an application for their child to the school.
• Enhanced Induction for all new staff.
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme.
• Rewards and Recognition Scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Dedicated Staff Wellbeing team and School Workload Charter.

The school reserves the right to interview and appoint this position ahead of any advised application closing date should an appropriate candidate be found. Therefore, it is advisable to submit applications as early as possible.

As part of the shortlisting process, we will carry out an online/social media search as part of our due diligence on the shortlisted candidates as per guidance from Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.

Applications should be returned to Lisa Thompson on email at lthompson@shevingtonhigh.org.uk or returned to the School Office for the attention of Lisa Thompson. If you require any further information, please contact the school on Tel: 01257 400990, Email: enquiries@shevingtonhigh.org.uk, Website: www.shevingtonhigh.org.uk.

Interview date: To Be Confirmed.

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check. The employer is committed to safeguarding.

Supporting Documents:

• Application Pack
• Application Form
• DBS Policy Statement – Schools
• Guidance for Safer Working Practice