Administration Manager

📍 Location: Thornhill Academy
💰 Salary: Grade 6 (NJC scale points 13 – 17) £ 26,045.81 - £ 27,800.48
⏳ Contract and Working Pattern: 36 hours per week, term time plus 5 days, permanent
📅 Start Date: July 2026

An Exciting Opportunity to Join a Rapidly Improving Academy

Thornhill Academy, part of Consilium Academies, is seeking to appoint a highly organised, professional and proactive Administration Manager to lead and develop our administrative support services.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving and ambitious secondary academy that was graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted in May 2024 and is entering a transformational period, including the development of a brand-new school building commencing in 2026.

As Administration Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the academy’s administration functions, supporting staff, students, parents and the wider school community.

About the Role

Working closely with the Operations Manager, you will lead the Administration Team and oversee a wide range of operational and administrative services across the academy.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and managing the school administration team
• Overseeing visitor management and safeguarding administration, including SCR compliance
• Managing school systems including Arbor, ParentPay and CRB Impact
• Supporting HR administration, recruitment and absence processes
• Monitoring financial balances including trips, school meals and sales
• Supporting school communications, marketing and website updates
• Coordinating administrative support for governance meetings, exclusions and school events
• Maintaining GDPR-compliant systems, policies and records
• Ensuring high standards of customer service across all administrative functions

This is a varied and rewarding role requiring strong leadership, organisational and communication skills, alongside the ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy school environment.

About You

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Has significant administrative experience within a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrates excellent organisational and time management skills
• Has strong ICT skills and confidence using data management systems
• Can communicate effectively with staff, students, parents and external stakeholders
• Has experience leading or supporting teams
• Understands confidentiality, safeguarding and data protection requirements
• Remains calm, professional and solution-focused under pressure

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, serving a vibrant and diverse community. Our students represent 14 different ethnicities and speak 35 different languages, creating a rich and inclusive learning environment where diversity is celebrated.

We are committed to delivering high-quality education and supporting every student to achieve their full potential 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 providing exceptional educational experiences and investing in the professional development and wellbeing of our staff.

We offer:

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

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.