Admin Assistant
| Posting date: | 19 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 March 2026 |
| Location: | Rochdale, OL10 2QN |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75787590 |
Summary
Admin Assistant
Location: Edgar Wood Academy, Heywood Old Road, Heywood, OL10 2QN.
Salary: School Support Pay Scale pint 7 -11 (£26,403 - £28,142). Actual for TTO + 4 weeks £25,152 - £26,808 per annum.
Contract: Full-time, Permanent term-time only plus 4 weeks (20 additional days).
Start Date: As soon as possible.
Ideal for candidates seeking strong worklife balance, with the majority of school holidays free.
Edgar Wood Academy is looking for a highly organised, confident and professional Admin Assistant to join our busy front-of-house and school office team.
As the first face and voice of the academy, you will create a warm, positive and professional welcome for all students, staff, parents and visitors. This role is essential in ensuring smooth daily operations and exceptional service across the school.
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a modern, growing secondary school within the supportive Altus Education Partnership.
About the Role
In this key frontline role, you will:
- Support our reception service, ensuring every visitor receives a warm, professional welcome
- Confidently respond to radio communications and support the smooth running of daytoday school operations
- Handle enquiries from parents, staff and students with clarity, professionalism and excellent customer service
- Support with challenging or sensitive conversations in a calm, diplomatic and solutionsfocused manner
- Provide highquality administrative support including correspondence, record keeping and office systems
- Manage staff absence calls from 7am and coordinate daily cover arrangements, using knowledge of teacher timetables and curriculum needs
- Maintain accurate data and use systems such as Arbor and other MIS platforms
- Assist with school events, meetings and diary management
- Support pupil welfare, first aid, administering administration and safeguarding procedures
- Work closely with the Systems & Operations Manager to ensure efficient, wellorganised office operations
- Proactively monitor the admin inbox and respond to a wide range of queries, ensuring timely communication and liaising with other departments where required.
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking someone who:
- Holds GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above)
- Has strong administrative experience, ideally in a school or fastpaced office environment
- Demonstrates excellent organisation, accuracy and attention to detail
- Communicates confidently and professionally with a wide range of stakeholders
- Uses discretion and professionalism when handling confidential or sensitive information
- Remains calm under pressure and can balance competing priorities effectively
- Is proactive, adaptable and solutionsfocused
- 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 provide:
- A supportive, friendly and collaborative working environment
- You’ll receive a full induction and onthejob training to help you settle quickly and feel confident.
- The chance to be part of a growing, modern academy with excellent facilities
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Employee Benefits Programme
- Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme
- Free Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing, counselling and support)
- 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: Wednesday 4th March 2026 (Midday)
Interviews: Expected to take place week commencing 9th March 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.
Applicants are informed that if appointed to this post their contract of employment will be with the school governing board who is the employer, and not Rochdale Council.
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