Admin Assistant at Edgar Wood Academy

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2026/EWA/67332
  Location
Heywood Old Road, Heywood, Greater Manchester, OL10 2QN
  Contract Type
Permanent
  Contract Term
Full-Time
  Salary
£25,152.00 - £26,808.00
  Closing Date
12:00pm, 10th Feb 2026
  Positions Available
1
   Positions Available        1
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About this Role

About the Role

You will:

  • Provide a warm, professional reception service and act as the main point of contact for visitors and telephone enquiries
  • Deliver high-quality general administration including correspondence, records, systems and office support
  • Manage staff absence calls from 7am and coordinate daily cover arrangements
  • Maintain accurate data and use school systems such as Arbor and other MIS platforms
  • Support school events, meetings and diary management
  • Assist with pupil welfare, first aid and safeguarding procedures
  • Work closely with the Systems & Operations Manager to ensure the school office runs efficiently

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

  • Has GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above)
  • Has administrative experience, ideally within a school or busy office environment
  • Demonstrates excellent organisational and time-management skills
  • Communicates confidently with students, staff, parents and external partners
  • Handles confidential information with discretion and professionalism
  • Is proactive, calm under pressure and able to prioritise competing demands
  • Shares our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people
  • Embodies our values of Resilience, Empathy, Responsibility and Respect 

What We Offer

In return, we offer:

  • A supportive, friendly and collaborative working environment
  • The opportunity to be part of a growing, modern academy with excellent facilities
  • Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
  • Employee Benefits Programme
  • Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme
  • Free Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing, counselling and support)
  • Generous holiday entitlement
  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

How to apply

Please apply via My New Term through our website: Our Vacancies - Altus Education Partnership

Closing date: Tuesday 10th February 2026 (Midday)
Interviews: Expected to take place week commencing 16th February 2026

Altus EDUCATION Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.  This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

In accordance with the recommendations set out in KCSIE the Trust carries out online searches on shortlisted candidates.

 


Contact Details

  HR
  01706769999
  recruitment@altusep.com


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