Administrative Assistant
Wellsway School, Bristol, BS31 1PH42 days remaining to apply
Job start date
2 April 2026
Closing date
14 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
2 April 2026
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
- Grade: 4 – SCP 7-8 Actual Salary £22,381-£22,729
Administrative Assistant job summary
Wellsway School and IKB Academy is seeking a motivated, organised and values driven Administration Assistant to support our attendance and reception teams. This is an exciting opportunity to work together as part of a team to boost whole school attendance and having specific impact on the well-being and outcomes for young people.
You’ll be part of a supportive and ambitious team who are committed to helping every child reach their full potential. You’ll join colleagues who work collaboratively to create a positive, inclusive learning environment where staff and pupils thrive together.
Specific roles will include:
· To maintain accurate and up to date attendance/lateness records and ensure ongoing monitoring of attendance for all children to promote good attendance across schools.
· Administer a daily attendance and punctuality check each morning and follow up on absences by communicating with parent / carers through the school’s absence process including the monitoring of the absence line and attendance inbox.
· Process absence requests from parent / carers in line with the school attendance policy.
· Responsible for completing and overseeing school general attendance, behaviour and whole school administration tasks as directed.
About Wellsway School and IKB Academy
At Wellsway School and IKB Academy we take pride in cultivating curiosity, creativity, and confidence. Our staff work collaboratively to provide engaging learning experiences, supported by excellent facilities and a strong sense of community. Wellsway School and IKB Academy is proud to be part of Futura Learning Partnership, a trust dedicated to building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish.
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
• Brings energy, commitment and creativity to their work
• Builds positive relationships and works well in a team
• Has excellent organisation, IT and communication skills with staff, students and parents.
• Shares our belief that every child deserves the very best opportunities
Our Culture and Offer
We believe people flourish when they feel valued, supported and inspired. At Wellsway School and IKB Academy, you’ll find a collaborative culture, purposeful professional development and a shared commitment to wellbeing.
All colleagues benefit from a fully funded Health Cash Plan, providing up to £500 each year towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy appointments.
How to Apply
To apply and find out more, please click the apply button:
Closing date: Sunday 26th April at 11:59pm
Interviews: W/C Monday 4th May
Role information: 37 hours a week, Monday – Friday, 8am – 4pm.
Term time only + 2 inset days
PLEASE NOTE: Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement.
Safeguarding
Futura Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Your suitability to work with children will form part of the selection process. For this post, pre-employment checks will include an enhanced DBS, barred-list check, two references (one from your most recent employer), health screening and online searches, in line with our safer recruitment policy.
Equal Opportunities
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are dedicated to supporting every member of staff to reach their full potential.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Your suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. For this post, prior to appointment Futura Learning Partnership will apply for a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring check, a Children’s Barred list check, two satisfactory references, satisfactory pre-employment health screening and for Teachers, a Prohibition Check in relation to the children’s workforce. In some settings a Declaration will be required in order to meet our obligations under the ‘Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006’.
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 Wellsway School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1326 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Wellsway School website
A successful, high-performing 11-18 mixed comprehensive that is popular and over-subscribed, with almost 1300 students on roll. The school is set on the east side of Keynsham, eight miles north-west of Bath and seven miles south-east of Bristol and we are fortunate to have a large, semi-rural setting with excellent transport links for students and staff. Having been part of the Wellsway Multi-Academy Trust since it was founded has already brought many benefits to the school community and a real strength of the trust is its cross phase nature, allowing us to work with leaders with a wide range of experiences and students across all the age ranges.
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