Administration Assistant

About this role

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.