Nields Academy

Administration Assistant

Fixed term contract until August 2026

20 hours per week (8.30am-12.30pm Monday to Friday), term time only

Salary: Scale 3, Points 5-6, £14,954 - £15,203 (FTE: £25,583 - £25,989)

Start – As soon as possible

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Administrator to support the smooth and efficient running of the school. Working under the guidance of the Office Manager and Principal, you will play a key role in delivering high‑quality administrative services that ensure staff, pupils, and visitors experience a well‑managed and welcoming school environment. Your work will involve handling enquiries, maintaining accurate records, supporting daily operational processes, and contributing to the effective communication and organisation across the school.

This role is central to the day‑to‑day functioning of the school and includes responsibilities such as managing reception duties, maintaining pupil and attendance data, coordinating meal orders and payments, supporting school events, and liaising with parents, staff, external agencies, and suppliers. You will also assist with wider administrative tasks including reprographics, stock control, uniform sales, and the organisation of new pupil intake. As a key member of the school office team, you will help uphold the school’s ethos, support whole‑school activities, and contribute positively to the wider school community.

In return you will work in a warm and welcoming school community, with dedicated staff and enthusiastic well-behaved children.

Great Heights Academy Trust is a progressive and forward thinking Multi Academy Trust where there are opportunities for development and career progression. We are a growing multi-academy trust with nine schools in the West Yorkshire area with plans to further expand. In addition, we are home to a SCITT, Research School and an English Hub.

If you are passionate and enthusiastic about helping children and can work with us to nurture their aspirations and dreams; enabling them to be the best they can be, then we would love to hear from you.

If you wish to apply for the position please go to our Trust site vacancy page at https://ghat.org.uk/join-our-trust/vacancies/ and click on the Apply Now option on the advert for Administration Assistant at Nields Academy.  

Closing date:  9am, Monday 2^nd February 2026

Interviews: w/c 9^th February

Great Heights Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought, and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, an online search, and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.

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