Office and Admissions Administrator

St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy · Blackburn, North West

Office and Admissions Administrator at St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy, based in Blackburn, North West. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Blackburn, North West
Contract
Permanent
Posted
5 hours ago
Closes
19 Oct 2026
Sector
Administrator

Reference b38dcea0e518d9beb4c9fb713ccf9f6a405431e2

About the role

PURPOSE

Provide an efficient, friendly and professional first point of contact for the Academy, supporting the day-to-day administrative functions of the school office, including reception, communications, pupil records and general clerical support.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

  • 5 good GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics at grade 4 (C) +

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

  • Have experience of working under pressure to deadlines
  • Be able to evidence experience of working effectively within a team
  • Be competent in working with technology
  • Experience of working in a busy office or reception environment
  • Experience of using Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, Outlook)

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Be able to relate to young people
  • Be able to work as part of a team
  • Be able to supervise and assist students
  • Have good communication skills
  • Have good numeracy and literacy skills
  • Have a flexible attitude to work
  • Have a commitment to professional development

ESSENTIAL PERSONAL QUALITIES

  • Have energy, ambition and enthusiasm
  • Have polite, professional presentation and communication skills
  • Have a commitment to an inclusive ethos with the belief that every students counts
  • Be committed to making a difference with a positive ‘can do’ outlook
  • Be adaptable and resilient
  • Have the ability to remain calm and positive under pressure
  • Be honest, showing integrity
  • Be able to maintain confidentiality
  • Be able to lead by example and demonstrate professional values, securing the ethos of the Academy
  • Committed to the safeguarding of children and young people.

Reference: b38dcea0e518d9beb4c9fb713ccf9f6a405431e2 · Posted 5 hours ago · Closes 19 Oct 2026 · Listed via St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy

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