Administrative Assistant

Knayton Church of England Academy, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 4AN

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  5 January 2026

• Closing date

  24 November 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  7 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 08.30am – 4pm, Monday – Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,185 - £25,989 pro rata per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

Knayton CofE Primary Academy is part of the Elevate Multi-Academy Trust. The Trust prides itself on achieving high standards which are well above the national average. Knayton CofE Primary Academy is looking for an Administrative Assistant to join the team and continue driving strong standards.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to join a dedicated, inspirational team that are committed to delivering high standards and the best education possible for our children. We are seeking to appoint a well organised, dedicated and enthusiastic Administrative Assistant. The successful candidate will be someone who can make well thought through decisions that impact positively on the day to day running of the academy and can provide excellent communication to visitors, parents, and staff. Further information can also be found on the academy websitewww.knaytonacademy.org

Job purpose

• Provide administrative, clerical and secretarial duties.
• Administer basic first aid to children and completing the necessary documentation.
• Undertake reception duties, acting as the first point of contact for the academy, dealing with emails, phone calls and visitors.
• Monitor stock levels and ordering equipment as necessary.
• Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children you come into contact with.

What the school offers its staff

Knayton CofE Primary Academy is a happy and supportive academy situated in Knayton, Thirsk. Our Christian core values are courage, compassion and respect and we believe that children need to feel happy, safe and valued in order to learn.

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

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About Knayton Church of England Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 125 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Knayton Church of England Academy website
• Email address: admin@knaytonacademy.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/knayton-church-of-england-academy

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