Key Role Information

Salary
£22,350.42 to £24,201.78
Job type
Permanent
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
24/11/2025 09:00
Interview
1 December 2025
Pay grade
Suport Staff Pay Scale | 6 - 11
Department
Support Staff
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
37.00
Weeks per year
44.849
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

The role in a nutshell

As an Administration Assistant you will support the Head of School at the Academy in the areas of finance, HR, payroll, admissions and the school administration office.

 

The candidate

The ideal candidate will have:

•      experience of working in a school office or similar experience

•      experience of using a school management information system i.e., Arbor/PSF Financials

•      exceptional communication skills

•      experience of maintaining and updating the Single Central Record

•      experience of school finance

•      an eye for detail

•      excellent customer service skills

•      have good literacy / numeracy skills.

•      exceptional prioritisation skills

•      Knowledge of the school admissions system / process.


We welcome applications from everyone who believes they meet the expectations of the role regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, or disability. To ensure that our staff composition is representative of the communities we serve, applications from groups who are currently under-represented in education including people with disabilities and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are particularly encouraged.

 

About your benefits

The position attracts an excellent remuneration package including a competitive salary, pension scheme, health assured programme with access to mental health, financial and family support (EAP) and the Cycle Scheme salary sacrifice. You will also receive Mental Health First Aid Training.

We prioritise your professional growth with annual training and development opportunities, training bursaries are available upon request. 


Benefits

Cycle to Work Scheme
Local Government Pension Scheme
Health Assured (EAP)

Qualifications

Educated to grade 4 or above at GCSE level in English and Maths essential
Working towards or achieved an Administrative or Business qualification
Evidence of accredited professional development within a field relevant to the post

Skills

Experience

Experience of managing resources including ordering, receipting, cataloguing and coordination of maintenance of equipment
Experience of maintaining and operating specialist ICT packages including databases and financial systems

Experience/Knowledge

Understanding of effective management and operation of administrative systems.essential
Knowledge of financial systems and procedures.essential
Experience of maintaining and updating the Single Central Record
Experience of using a school management information system i.e., Arbor/PSF Financials
Experience of working in a school office or similar experience
Awareness of the Data Protection Act.

Personal Attributes

Ensures records, correspondence, and documentation are accurate and up to date.essential
Works collaboratively with colleagues across the school, offering help where needed to ensure smooth daily operations.essential
Able to prioritise a busy workload, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy under pressure.essential
Handles confidential and sensitive information with integrity and full respect for data protection and safeguarding requirements.essential
Responds positively to change and can switch between tasks as priorities shift in a fast-paced school environment.essential
Able to prioritise a busy workload, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy under pressure.essential
Handles confidential and sensitive information with integrity and full respect for data protection and safeguarding requirements.essential
Welcomes pupils, parents, staff and visitors warmly, representing the school’s values at all times.essential
Takes initiative to identify improvements and resolve issues efficientlyessential
Demonstrates professionalism and alignment with the Trust’s values, promoting a safe and inclusive environment for all pupilsessential

Relevant Skills

Ability to relate well to a range of people including Senior Management Teams, Governors, parents and children.essential
Very good standard of ICT skills, including use of Microsoft Word, Excel and the setting up of simple databases.essential
Ability to carry out effective research.essential
High level of numeracy and literacy skills.essential
Ability to work constructively as part of a multi-disciplinary team and understand your role within the school community.essential
Ability to communicate effectively on a variety of levels using a variety of methods.essential

Denewood Academy

Mark Clifford

m.clifford@denewood.raleightrust.org

Forest Road West
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG7 4ES

Safeguarding Information

The Raleigh Education Trust (the “Trust”) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Creating a culture of safety and vigilance for our pupils is of paramount importance, we aim to:

(a) create and maintain a safe environment

(b) manage situations should child welfare concerns arise

(c) create an atmosphere of trust in which pupils feel confident to confide any concern

(d) help young people to understand the difference between acceptable and non - acceptable behaviour

(e) teach pupils to stay safe from harm


Pupils are taught about safeguarding, including E-safety as part of a broad and balanced curriculum. All staff within the Trust take welfare concerns seriously and encourage children and young people to talk about anything that worries them.