Administrative Assistant - School Office

Administrative Assistant - School Office

Grade B1, Level 4-6: pro rata £20,989 rising to £21,954

Permanent, full-time (up to 37 hours per week), term time only plus 5 additional days (flexible working/part-time negotiable)

Required as soon as possible

ASPIRE, GROW, SUCCEED

If you have excellent customer service and administration skills? We want to hear from you!

We're searching for a talented Administrative Assistant to become a valued member of our supportive staff team. You'll play a vital role within our bustling main school office and broader administration support team.

Duties will include assigned key responsibilities for staffing and student administration, along with assisting, at times, with reception and attendance desk duties. This is an interesting and varied role, perfect for someone with administrative experience who thrives in a fast-paced, business-focused environment and is eager to develop their skills.

The role is term-time only, 37 hours per week (5 days). There is the opportunity for part-time or variable hours for the right candidate. The starting pay level within the range may be negotiable depending on skills and experience.

Our Culture

We are proud to be a school delivering an exceptional quality of education. We are true to our core values and enable our employees to engage in challenging and rewarding work whilst, at the same time, supporting them to aspire, grow and succeed. We believe that engaged, motivated and happy staff are the foundation of a successful school community.

Our Values

The Allerton Grange values are the behaviours and qualities expected in our staff community. We are looking to recruit individuals who live by these values on a daily basis.

• Integrity
• Compassion
• Community
• Humility
• Emotional Intelligence
• Courage
• Collaborative
• Diligent
• Role Model
• A Critical Thinker

The challenge to us all at Allerton Grange School is to continue to improve and grow as a community. We also want to ensure that our staff feel able to take the next steps in their career. We also wish to create a culture that encourages staff to stay and grow with us.

The successful post holder will:

• Have a professional drive, energy, determination and aspiration.
• Be able to use technology proficiently
• Have accuracy and attention to detail
• Be able to work to tight deadlines, prioritise and keep calm under pressure
• A positive mind set and an adaptable approach to work
• Tact and discretion for dealing with confidential information

We will offer:

• A talented and committed staff team who are supportive of each other. This includes a framework for staff voice and a fair workload charter to ensure wellbeing and a good work/ life balance.
• A Headteacher, Leadership Team and Governing Body committed to creating a school of outstanding practice.
• Great employee benefits; West Yorkshire Pension Scheme, enhanced occupational benefits such as leave of absence, adoption, maternity & paternity pay, flexible of working patterns, access to Blue Light Card and employee assistance programme including counselling, CBT, physiotherapy, free Onsite parking, access to gym facilities, access to a range of discounts
• The opportunity to grow in your role and work with young people in a truly comprehensive, multi-cultural community environment.
• A fantastic building, resources and facilities.

If you share our values, ambition, have a proven track record, and relish a new challenge, we look forward to receiving your application.

If you would like to apply for this post, please visit the school website.

Closing date: Midnight on 7th September 2025.

Allerton Grange is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, and expects all staff, Governors and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS and safeguarding recruitment checks.

We are also an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates.