Administration Assistant

📍 Location: Washington Academy
💰 Salary: £25,583 - £ 25,989 (Grade 3, NJC scale points 5 - 6)
⏳ Contract and Working Pattern: 36 hours per week, all year round

About Us

At Washington Academy, our mission is clear: to provide every student with an engaging, rich education that equips them with the skills and knowledge to thrive in the next stage of their journey. We are proud of our culture of respect, inclusivity, and high expectations, where every member of our community feels valued and supported.

The Role

As Administration Assistant, you will:

• Act as the first point of contact for visitors, staff, students, and parents, ensuring a welcoming and professional service.
• Provide a full range of administrative support, including handling phone calls, managing emails, maintaining records, and organising school events.
• Assist with student services such as attendance records, uniform queries, trip organisation, and general pupil support.
• Support safeguarding and compliance processes, including visitor checks, first aid, and maintenance of accurate records.
• Contribute to the smooth running of the Academy by working flexibly and collaboratively as part of our administration team.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Highly organised, with strong time-management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks.
• A confident communicator, with excellent interpersonal skills and a professional telephone manner.
• Proficient in using ICT systems including spreadsheets, email, and databases 
• Able to work calmly under pressure, maintaining attention to detail in a busy environment.
• Committed to safeguarding and to the welfare of our students.

Previous experience in an administrative role, ideally in a school environment, would be an advantage, though not essential.

Why Join Us?

At Consilium Academies, we are proud to offer a comprehensive range of staff benefits, including:

• Pension with the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• 34 days annual leave plus bank holidays (support staff, pro-rata for term time).
• Automatic pay progression.
• Enhanced contractual sick pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support.
• An excellent CPD offer tailored to your professional development.

Applications and Information

For further information about the role please see attached recruitment pack including, job description and person specification.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange a visit to Wyvern Academy, please contact david.gilboydodds@consilium-at.com

Closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 9th March 2026. 

Interviews will take place on Thursday 12th March 2026. 

Please ensure that within your application you provide the names, addresses, and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer.

We look forward to welcoming a new team member who shares our commitment to excellence in education!

Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, the Public Sector fluency duty requires state funded schools to ensure candidates for their customer facing roles have the necessary standard of spoken English.