Administration Assistant

Holy Family Catholic Academy, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 5JF

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  8 December 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  21 November 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: £24,796 to £25,583 pro-rata, per annum

Administration Assistant job summary

Administration Assistant

Required as soon as possible

Permanent, term time plus 1 week, 37 hours per week

Salary Range NJC SCP 3-5 / £24,796 to £25,583 per annum, pro-rata

Local Government Terms and Conditions and Pension Scheme

Holy Family Catholic Academy is a welcoming and vibrant school dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment for our pupils and staff. We are seeking a professional and enthusiastic Administration Assistant to join our dedicated team and support the smooth running of our school office.

As an Administration Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring the effective day-to-day administration of the school. You will provide vital support to staff, pupils, and parents, helping to maintain excellent communication and efficient organisational processes across the school.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is organised, approachable, and eager to develop their skills in a busy educational environment. As part of this role, you will have the opportunity to work towards completing either a Level 2 or Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship, gaining valuable qualifications and hands-on experience to support your professional growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to the school office, senior leadership team, and staff
• Handle telephone and email enquiries in a professional and welcoming manner
• Maintain accurate records, files, and databases in line with school policies
• Assist with pupil attendance records and the preparation of correspondence or reports
• Support coordination of school events, meetings, and communications with parents and visitors
• Process incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries efficiently
• Help maintain a well-organised, efficient, and friendly office environment
• Undertake other administrative duties as required to support the smooth running of the school

Our warm and friendly atmosphere makes our academy a great place to learn, where children feel safe and develop into responsible young adults. We also benefit from strong relationships within the Trust and wider community including the local parish.

As part of St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust, we are dedicated to providing a world-class Catholic education, focused on academic excellence, creativity, and community spirit. We are looking for an apprentice who shares our passion for education and is excited to be part of our dynamic and forward-thinking team.

What we offer

• Flexible working arrangements – we’re happy to discuss how we can make the role work for you
• supportive and collaborative work environment, with plenty of opportunities for professional growth and development
• The chance to contribute to a team that is shaping the future of education
• Full support to complete your Level 2 or Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship and gain valuable skills and experience

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.

About Holy Family Catholic Academy

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 247 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Holy Family Catholic Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/holy-family-catholic-academy

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