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Administration Assistant

Westwood College

Leek

Salary
FTE £26,016, actual £23,166 Term Time plus Inet and 5 days during the school closure period
Applications close
5 October 2026

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Job details

Salary
FTE £26,016, actual £23,166 Term Time plus Inet and 5 days during the school closure period
Location
Leek
Working pattern
Full time
Applications close
5 October 2026

What this pays

Actual pay

£23,166 Actual

The annual salary this post-holder actually receives, after the contracted hours and working weeks are taken into account.

Full-time equivalent

£26,016 FTE

The annual salary a full-time post-holder would receive. Part-time or term-time post-holders normally receive less than this figure.

As advertised: “FTE £26,016, actual £23,166 Term Time plus Inet and 5 days during the school closure period”

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About the role

Key responsibilities include:

  • Providing a welcoming and professional reception service for pupils, parents, visitors and external agencies.
  • Managing telephone calls, emails and routine enquiries efficiently and professionally.
  • Maintaining pupil records and school data using Arbor and other management information systems.
  • Supporting admissions, transition arrangements and post-16 administration.
  • Assisting with educational visits, school events and parents' evenings.
  • Preparing routine correspondence, reports and communications, including attendance, behaviour and

suspension letters.

  • Monitoring school meal accounts and communicating with families regarding outstanding balances.
  • Producing agendas and taking minutes at staff briefings and routine meetings.
  • Supporting attendance, pastoral and welfare administration.
  • Maintaining accurate records relating to pupil care plans, medical information and review dates.
  • Providing general clerical, administrative and financial support to ensure the effective operation of the

school. What We Are Looking For

We are seeking an individual who:

  • Has experience within an administrative, clerical, financial or customer service environment.
  • Possesses strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
  • Is confident using Microsoft Office and other ICT systems.
  • Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Can effectively prioritise workload and meet deadlines in a busy environment.
  • Demonstrates professionalism, discretion and confidentiality.
  • Works collaboratively and contributes positively to the wider school community.
  • Is committed to safeguarding, inclusion and supporting young people to achieve their potential.

About Westwood College

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Where this vacancy came from

Job reference
school-administration-assistant-westwood-college
Original source
Teaching Vacancies (Department for Education)
Employer type
School employer
Posted by the original source
25 September 2026
Last checked by SchoolJobs.uk
5 October 2026

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