11 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    November 2025

  • Closing date

    17 October 2025 at 10am

  • Date listed

    6 October 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Administration, HR, data and finance

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

NJC Grade 3 SCP 5 – 6 £25,583 - £25,989

Additional allowances

NJC Grade 3 SCP 5 – 6 £25,583 - £25,989

Administration Assistant job summary

Administration Assistant

📍 Location: Moorside High School
💰 Salary: NJC Grade 3 SCP 5 - 6 £25,583 - £25,989
Contract and Working Pattern: Permanent, 36 hours per week, all year round
📅 Start Date: November 2025

Join #TeamMoorside — Where We Care

At Moorside High School, we pride ourselves on getting the balance right — between academic progress, pastoral support, and enriching wider curriculum experiences. We are part of Consilium Academies, a family of nine schools across the North of England, united by our mission to “Enrich Lives and Inspire Ambitions.”

This is an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated team as an Administration Assistant, supporting the smooth day-to-day running of our busy and vibrant school.

About the Role

As an Administration Assistant, you’ll play a key part in providing high-quality administrative support to ensure the efficient operation of our school. Working alongside the Administration and Operations Managers, you’ll be the first point of contact for staff, students, parents, and visitors — providing a professional, welcoming, and helpful service at all times.

Your main responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting general administrative functions such as reception duties, mail handling, and maintaining school records.
  • Managing communications with parents, students, and staff through phone, email, and school messaging systems.
  • Assisting with school events, trips, and enrichment activities.
  • Supporting reprographics and the creation of high-quality printed materials in line with Moorside’s branding.
  • Helping with ParentPay management and first aid provision (training provided).
  • Ensuring all administrative systems run smoothly to support the wider school community.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised, proactive, and people-focused individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and making a real difference in the lives of young people.

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

  • Has strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Can manage a range of tasks efficiently and stay calm under pressure.
  • Is confident using ICT systems such as Microsoft Office and databases.
  • Works well independently and as part of a team.
  • Understands the importance of confidentiality and professionalism.
  • Brings a positive attitude and a genuine commitment to supporting our students and staff.

Experience working in a school environment would be an advantage, but it’s not essential — what matters most is your enthusiasm, reliability, and willingness to learn.

About Moorside High School

Moorside High School is a thriving 11-16 school with over 1,200 students. We are proud of our inclusive ethos and strong community spirit, guided by our values of Consideration, Aspiration, Resilience, and Equality.

Our modern, state-of-the-art campus provides an inspiring environment where staff and students flourish together. Rated “Good” by Ofsted (March 2022), we are continuing to grow and develop as part of the Consilium Academies family.

As Principal Mrs Helen Ryles-Dean says:

“Moorside High School is a fantastic place to work. We are ambitious for our students and passionate about continual improvement. There is an energy and a commitment here to do something truly special.”

About Consilium Academies

Consilium Academies is a Multi-Academy Trust committed to Excellence, Equality, and Integrity. With schools across Salford, South Yorkshire, and the North East, we work collaboratively to ensure every student — regardless of background — has access to an excellent education and equal opportunity to thrive.

We invest heavily in professional development through our Centre for Professional Learning, offering staff at every level the chance to grow and achieve their career aspirations.

Benefits

  • A supportive, collaborative working environment
  • Access to professional learning and career development
  • Generous holiday entitlement and pension scheme
  • Access to wellbeing support and staff benefits

Safeguarding

Consilium Academies and Moorside High School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment, and an Enhanced DBS Check will be required for this post.

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 Moorside High School, please contact mhsinfo@consilium-at.com

Closing date for applications is Friday 17th October 9.00am

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 educati

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.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Moorside High School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1140 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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School location

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