Administration Assistant
Highgate Primary Academy, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S63 9AS20 days remaining to apply
Closing date
20 February 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
26 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,185.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (Actual) £17,481 - £18,039 pro rata
Administration Assistant job summary
Administration Assistant
Highgate Primary Academy
Permanent - 29.5 hours per week
Salary: £17,481 - £18,039
Closing date: 20th February
Are you highly organised, with the ability to prioritise your workload and maintain accuracy in all administrative tasks?
Do you pay close attention to detail, ensuring records are accurate and processes are followed consistently?
The Role
We are seeking an organised, friendly and proactive Administration Assistant who will play a vital role in the smooth running of our busy school office. In this role, you will manage day‑to‑day enquiries, maintain accurate pupil and attendance records, support communication with families, and assist with organising school events and operational tasks. You will help ensure our office remains a welcoming, efficient and supportive hub for pupils, staff, parents and visitors, contributing to the positive and nurturing environment at Highgate Primary Academy.
The working hours will be Monday - Thursday 8:30-3:30pm and Fridays 8:30-3pm with an hour for lunch each day.
About Highgate Primary Academy
Highgate Primary Academy is a vibrant and welcoming school within the Astrea Academy Trust, committed to “Making a Difference - to ourselves, to each other, and to the world we live in.” The academy fosters a happy, safe and stimulating environment where children thrive, grow in confidence and achieve their full potential. Working closely with families and the wider community underpins the school’s success, ensuring every child receives the very best start in life.
The school is a mixed primary setting serving pupils aged 3-11, with a strong commitment to high standards, positive behaviour, and inclusive education.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high‑quality administrative and clerical support within the school office.
- Act as a first point of contact for parents, carers, visitors and external partners.
- Manage incoming calls, emails and general enquiries efficiently and professionally.
- Support attendance monitoring and maintain accurate pupil records.
- Assist with organising school events, meetings and communications.
- Carry out general office duties including filing, photocopying, data input and maintaining systems.
- Uphold confidentiality and comply with safeguarding expectations at all times.
What We’re Looking For
- Someone warm, approachable and professional with excellent communication skills.
- Strong organisational abilities and a keen attention to detail.
- Confidence using administrative systems, ICT and school software (training provided).
- A team‑player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Someone who can work efficiently in a busy environment and remain calm under pressure.
- A commitment to supporting the aims, values and community ethos of Highgate Primary Academy.
Interested in Applying?
If you are passionate about education, looking for a fresh opportunity, or simply want to make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you. Take a look at the job description and candidate pack to find out more about the role and how to apply or contact our recruitment team at recruitment@astreaacademytrust.org.
Closing Date:
The closing date for applications is 20th February 2026. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity!
Commitment to Safeguarding and EDI:
Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks, including references and enhanced DBS checks. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates who are underrepresented in our workforce. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to promoting a culture that ensures there are no barriers to the recruitment, development, and progression of disabled staff across the trust. We provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure disabled job applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.
Flexible Interview Dates:
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, so don't miss out on this exciting opportunity. Please note that interview dates are flexible, and the academy reserves the right to interview shortlisted candidates during the application window. Apply today to avoid disappointment and become a part of our mission to create a positive impact!
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to our dynamic and forward-thinking team, apply today and be a part of our mission to create a positive impact!
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and staff. Every child should feel safe and should be protected from any form of child abuse. We have robust policies and procedures that support our commitment to Safeguarding, this includes our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. The in-house Safeguarding teams at each Academy work in partnership with families and safeguarding partners to ensure the safety of children is paramount. We are committed to ensuring that all staff access regular, contextual safeguarding training to meet the needs of the local community.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Highgate Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 356 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Highgate Primary Academy website
We have high hopes for our pupils, and this is expressed in our vision of Making a Difference; To ourselves; To each other; To the World We Live In.
It’s important to us that children enjoy the time they spend here; but we also want them to achieve the very best they can. Our aim is to provide a learning experience that will help all children make rapid progress, whatever their starting point. We want to provide our children with the best possible start in life and help them acquire the skills, knowledge and understanding and ambition to prepare them for life beyond the classroom.
It’s vital that we work closely with parents and carers, and mutual trust and understanding are central to our shared responsibility for the education of your child. We encourage you to take an active interest in your child’s education and in school life; your contribution is valued and important. Our school is bursting with potential, and we are eager to capitalise on this energy – working closely with our partners, our community, carers and parents.
We are delighted to now be a part of the Astrea Academy Trust. The Astrea vision enables individual academies to flourish with real autonomy, whilst also ensuring a strong ethos of support and collaboration.
We want our academy to be a fun and exciting place where children thrive upon success.
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