Administrative Assistant at Pudsey Grammar School

Details of advert

Job Title:  Administrative Assistant - Temporary

Hours and working pattern: 
37 hours per week, term time plus 10 training days.

The standard working hours are 7.30am–4.30pm, Monday to Thursday, and 7.30am–2.30pm on Fridays.

To ensure appropriate office cover, the Administration Office operates throughout the school day.

Your individual working pattern will be agreed with your line manager to ensure the operational needs of the department and the school are met.

Grade:  B1, point 4-6

Salary:  £ 25,185 – £25,989 FTE (£22,218 - £22,927) Actual)

Start date:  September 2026 or As Soon As Possible 

The role involves:

To provide an efficient, professional and customer-focused administrative service to support the effective operation of the school. The post holder will undertake a wide range of administrative duties, including, providing a welcoming reception service, preparing pupil correspondence, maintaining accurate records, and supporting the day-to-day administration of the school.

Applicants will need to demonstrate:

●        Excellent attention to detail, effective analytical skills and strong inter-personal and communication skills, together with the ability to work as part of a successful team. 

●        Appropriate qualifications and/or relevant experience in working with young people in this role.

●        A commitment to:

o   Working in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, prevent and our safeguarding and child protection policies)

o   Taking responsibility for receiving and acting upon any reported concerns and ensuring that the Child Protection Policy is implemented and promote best safeguarding practice across the school as part of the Student Support Team.

o   Promoting the safeguarding of all students in the school

Why work at Pudsey Grammar School?

●        Be part of a rapidly improving school

●        Work for an organisation which has staff wellbeing as its core

●        Benefit from a flexible early finish to the school day on Fridays

●        Embrace the opportunity to play a key part in the continuing transformation of the school

●        Be part of a dynamic and enthusiastic team of staff who are ensuring our students are successful in every way

●        Work alongside hub-schools in the Yorkshire and Humber region and University College London, with access to high quality Teaching and Learning training, networking events, CPD

●        Belong to a supportive organisation which prides itself on high standards for staff and students

●        Work in an award-winning state of art building

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.  If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an on-line search will be conducted.  This includes only information publicly available on-line. 

We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds. 

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply for this position.

Application Process

Should you wish to apply for this position, please see below:

·         Please be aware that we do not accept Curriculum Vitaes. 

·         In support of your application, you may include a cover letter.  This should be in addition to the completed application form.

·         Application form and full job description can be found on the school website: www.pudseygrammar.co.uk  vacancies – My New Term link 

Closing date for applications:  Friday 14^th August 2026 at 8.00am

Successful candidates will be contacted direct with details of the interview.

Interview date: Wednesday 19^th August 2026