Administration Assistant

Horbury Academy are seeking to appoint a dedicated, highly organised and professional Administration Assistant to join our supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Administrator who is passionate about contributing to a fast-paced educational environment and delivering outstanding administrative services across the Academy.

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive administrative support to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the Academy. Working collaboratively as part of the administration team, they will be responsible for managing a wide range of administrative processes, including handling telephone and email enquiries, providing a professional reception service to all visitors, producing high-quality documents and correspondence and ensuring that all confidential information is managed with discretion and in accordance with data protection requirements.

The postholder will also coordinate and deliver administrative activities across various departments, including supporting the Leadership Team with internal and external communications, arranging and coordinating meetings, and assisting with Academy wide events.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and organisational skills, strong attention to detail, proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining confidentiality. Previous administrative experience is essential, and experience within a school setting would be advantageous.

The position is on a full-time basis working Monday to Thursday 8.00am to 4.00pm and Friday 8.00am to 3.30pm, with a half an hour unpaid lunch break per day.

About You

The successful candidate will be…

• Qualified to GCSE level (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
• Qualified to RSA or Level 2 standard in typing skills.
• Experienced in using Microsoft Office applications, with a recognised ICT qualification.
• An excellent communicator with outstanding customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organised, accurate, and able to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Professional, adaptable, and committed to delivering an efficient and responsive administrative service.