Administration Assistant

📍 Location: Thornhill Academy
💰 Salary: Grade 3 (NJC scale points 5 – 6) £22,926.30 - £23,290.14
⏳ Contract and Working Pattern: 36 hours per week, term time plus 5 days, permanent
📅 Start Date: July 2026

Join a School on an Exciting Journey

Thornhill Academy, part of Consilium Academies, is seeking a professional, organised and enthusiastic Administration Assistant to join our dedicated support team.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a rapidly improving academy, recently graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted (May 2024), with ambitious plans for the future including a brand-new state-of-the-art school building due to commence in 2026.

As the first point of contact for many visitors, parents and students, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of our busy academy office while delivering a warm, welcoming and efficient service to our school community.

About the Role

The successful candidate will provide high-quality administrative and clerical support across the academy, assisting staff, students, parents and visitors on a daily basis.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing incoming calls, emails and visitor enquiries
• Supporting student services and attendance administration
• Maintaining accurate records and data using Arbor
• Assisting with school communications and events
• Providing first aid support to students when required
• Managing reprographics, post and general office duties
• Supporting educational visits, trips and academy activities
• Updating academy systems and website information

This is a varied and fast-paced role that requires excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has excellent administrative and organisational skills
• Is confident using ICT systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Has strong communication and customer service skills
• Can remain calm under pressure and manage competing priorities
• Enjoys working with young people and as part of a team
• Understands the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding

Previous experience in an administrative role is essential, and experience working within a school environment would be advantageous.

About Thornhill Academy

Thornhill Academy is an 11–16 secondary school located close to Sunderland city centre. We are proud of our vibrant and diverse community, with students from 14 different ethnicities speaking 35 different languages.

At Thornhill, we are committed to providing an inclusive, supportive and ambitious environment where all students can thrive academically, socially and emotionally. Our values of effort, fairness and kindness underpin everything we do.

About Consilium Academies

Consilium Academies is a values-driven Multi-Academy Trust committed to Excellence and Equality with Integrity. Across our family of schools, we are dedicated to ensuring both students and staff achieve their full potential through collaboration, professional development and high-quality education.

We offer:

• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Access to high-quality CPD through our Centre for Professional Learning
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing

Safeguarding Statement

Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory pre-employment checks.

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 Thornhill Academy, please contact glenda.wood@consilium-at.com

Closing date for applications is 09.00am Wednesday 3^rd June 2026

Interviews will take place on a date to be arranged

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.