Administrative Support Officer
Padgate Academy, Warrington, WA2 0LN27 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible once all satisfactory pre-employment checks have been undertaken including satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS and Barred List check.
Closing date
9 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
6 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full time equivalent salary
- £16,899.00 - £17,556.00 Annually (Actual) Grade 4: NJC SCP 6 to SCP 7 (Full year salary range £26,847 to £27,274; Actual Salary: £16,899 to £17,282 per annum)
Administrative Support Officer job summary
Administrative Support Officer
This is a role for someone who can provide calm, reliable administrative support to the Pastoral team so students receive timely, accurate help and staff have the information they need. You will manage student records, support admissions and Year 6 transfer activity, organise meetings and parents' evenings, and be a clear, friendly first point of contact for pupils and parents each day.
What you'll be doing
- Provide general administration for the Principal, SLT and Pastoral staff, including room bookings, hospitality, appointment cards and meeting set-up.
- Maintain accurate student records on Arbor and Custr and ensure data is kept up to date and confidential.
- Support Year 6 transfer work and in-year admissions to maximise successful enrolment in Year 7.
- Organise and administer parents’ evenings, school photographs and one-to-one tuition session bookings.
- Answer calls from parents, other schools and agencies and act as the link into the pastoral system.
- Support small-group or individual work to address academic or pastoral concerns and help with educational visits administration.
- Keep accurate records of medication administration in line with school policy and legal requirements.
- Undertake lunch duties (13:20-14:00), be willing to act as a First Aider on a rota (training provided), and complete other duties appropriate to the grade.
What we're looking for
Essential
- GCSE or equivalent including at least Grade C in English and Mathematics.
- Experience working in a school or other educational setting.
- Good written and verbal communication and listening skills; able to maintain a calm, respectful manner with students and parents.
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and child protection.
- Proficiency in Excel and confidence using MIS and other IT systems to produce basic reports.
- Reliable, trustworthy and able to handle confidential student data in line with data protection requirements.
About the team
You will be part of the Pastoral team, reporting to the Attendance Manager and working closely with the Student Support Manager, Pastoral and Curriculum staff and the wider administrative team to support students and families.
What we offer
- Personalised CPD and regular feedback focused on development.
- Support for workload and staff wellbeing, including a two‑week October half term.
- Opportunities to collaborate with primary and secondary colleagues across The Challenge Academy Trust.
- Consideration of applications from ECTs and those wishing to job‑share.
- Access to the Teachers Pension Scheme
- Access to TCAT+, our Reward, Recognition and Wellbeing platform, including access to retailer discounts and benefits, car lease scheme, discounted healthcare cash plan, cycle to work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, and other online resources to support physical, emotional, professional, financial and social wellbeing.
- Access to a comprehensive CPD framework through ‘Education Connect’, our professional development arm, and online resources from the National College’.
- An environment where employee health and wellbeing are actively supported and promoted.
- A supportive and inclusive working environment where safeguarding is a core priority
- Job-share requests considered.
- On-the-job training for first aid and role-specific systems.
About us
Padgate Academy is part of The Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT) and is located in Warrington. In May 2023 the school was judged 'Good' in all categories by Ofsted. The academy promotes PRIDE values: positivity, resilience, integrity, determination and endeavour.
**Padgate Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, qualifications, experience checks, medical clearance, enhanced DBS checks, social media checks, and documentary evidence showing your entitlement to work in the UK.**
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Padgate Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
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 Padgate Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 661 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Padgate Academy website
Padgate Academy is a fully inclusive secondary academy in North Warrington.
The school benefits from being part of The Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT). At Padgate we are unswervingly committed to serving the local community through provision of a first-class education for all students. We are also committed to providing all students at the academy with a rich and ambitious curriculum offer enabling them to acquire the high-level knowledge that allows them to be successful during their time at the academy, as well as prepared to meet the demands of what comes next.
During the time students are at the academy, they are also able to supplement the rich academic curriculum with opportunities to develop their creativity, character, and leadership. We believe that these aspects of education are fundamental to developing the knowledge, skills, and aptitudes necessary to enable them to thrive. These aspects of school life are brought together in our CAS programme (creativity, activity, and society) which provides opportunities for student leadership, enrichment, and expression, and enables them to make a positive contribution to society beyond the classroom.
As a school we also believe in the importance of our students demonstrating good manners, showing respect, and demonstrating kindness in all they do. Students are also expected to always have a positive attitude to their learning. These things underpin our school culture and ethos and are celebrated as part of our comprehensive rewards system. We are proud of our caring pastoral support and want all students to feel happy, safe, and supported during their time here.
Visitors to the school often comment on the positive relationships at the school as well as the warm and supportive learning environment. All these aspects of school life are encapsulated in our school motto ‘Proud to be Padgate’.
Adam McMillan BA (Hons)
Principal
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