Administration Assistant
Location: Thornhill Academy
Salary: Grade 3 (NJC scale points 5 - 6) £22,926.30 - £23,290.14
Contract and Working Pattern: 36 hours per week, term time plus 5 days, permanent
Start Date: July 2026
About the Role
The successful candidate will provide high-quality administrative and clerical support across the academy, assisting staff, students, parents and visitors on a daily basis.
- Managing incoming calls, emails and visitor enquiries
- Supporting student services and attendance administration
- Maintaining accurate records and data using Arbor
- Assisting with school communications and events
- Providing first aid support to students when required
- Managing reprographics, post and general office duties
- Supporting educational visits, trips and academy activities
- Updating academy systems and website information
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Has excellent administrative and organisational skills
- Is confident using ICT systems and Microsoft Office applications
- Has strong communication and customer service skills
- Can remain calm under pressure and manage competing priorities
- Enjoys working with young people and as part of a team
- Understands the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding
Previous experience in an administrative role is essential, and experience working within a school environment would be advantageous.
Benefits & Offers
- A supportive and collaborative working environment
- Access to high-quality CPD through our Centre for Professional Learning
- Opportunities for career development and progression
- A strong commitment to staff well-being
Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.
Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, the Public Sector fluency duty requires state funded schools to ensure candidates for their customer facing roles have the necessary standard of spoken English.
