Administrative Assistant

Queen Elizabeth's Academy, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 7AP

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  18 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  9 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £13,286

What skills and experience we're looking for

Queen Elizabeth’s Academy has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and dedicated Administration Assistant to join our dynamic, talented and supportive business team as soon as possible.

This is a fast-paced but highly rewarding role, where no two days are the same. The successful candidate will provide a comprehensive administrative service within the academy, supporting students, staff and parents where appropriate.

The role includes undertaking a diverse range of administrative duties to ensure the production of well-presented and accurate correspondence, reports and documentation, as directed by the Business Team Leader.

Key responsibilities will also include:

• Providing a professional and welcoming front-of-house service, dealing effectively with visitors at all levels

• Managing internal and external telephone calls and processing voicemail messages

• Handling written communication and emails

• Supporting the organisation and setup of meetings and rooms

• Undertaking general administrative duties as required

In addition, the successful candidate will be willing to undertake training as a First Aider and take responsibility for dealing with day-to-day minor incidents as required.

This is a busy and varied position, so candidates must be well organised, adaptable and hardworking.

To be successful in this role, you will be:

• Professional and personable, with excellent communication skills

• Committed to delivering a high standard of service

• Positive, with a strong work ethic and a “can-do” attitude

• Able to work effectively as part of a team, with a good sense of humour

This is a permanent part-time role, working 22.5 hours per week, term time only. For the right candidate, we can offer flexibility in how these hours are worked, provided they align with the needs of the academy.

Previous experience in a school office environment would be advantageous, but is not essential.

Candidates should clearly outline within their application:

• Why they are interested in the role

• What skills, experience and attributes they would bring to the position

What the school offers its staff

At Diverse Academies, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.

In return you will benefit from:           

• Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 21.8%

• Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities covering technical, leadership and coaching skills via the trust’s Diverse Association for Professional Learning

• Employee Assistance Programme

• GP helpline

• Health and wellbeing advice and support

• Eyecare vouchers

• Salary sacrifice schemes – electric car scheme, cycle to work, home and electronics

• Lifestyle savings - discounts and offers on gym memberships, holidays, days out, shopping, restaurants, etc

• Health cash plan (personal or family) – where you pay monthly and can claim money back on private treatments such as dental, optical and therapies (e.g. physiotherapy, osteopathy etc)

• Childcare – breakfast and after school provision

• Take a look at our rewards and benefits online

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Queen Elizabeth's Academy

• School type: Academies, None, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 879 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Queen Elizabeth's Academy website
• Email address: tpiper@queenelizabeths-ac.org.uk
• Phone number: 01623 623559
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/queen-elizabeth-s-academy-mansfield

Queen Elizabeth's Academy is a growing secondary school for students aged 11-18 years based in Mansfield with over 900 students. In both our latest Ofsted and SIAMS inspections, we were rated ‘good’ overall with feedback that our academy has ‘established a culture that supports all pupils to learn well’ and that ‘pupils understand the school’s Christian values well’.

Arranging a visit to Queen Elizabeth's Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email tpiper@queenelizabeths-ac.org.uk.

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