Adminstration Assistant
Retford Oaks Academy, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7NJ14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
4 January 2027
Closing date
25 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
10 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £18,299.77 - £18,299.77 Annually (Actual)
Adminstration Assistant job summary
Business Administration Assistant
Working Hours: 30 hours, term time only
At Retford Oaks Academy we live by one key principle - dedication to excellence in all that we do. Our key goal is to invest in the progress of our students, academically and holistically, so that they foster this same sense of dedication. If you have the skills, dedication and drive to enhance our students’ life chances by investing in their future, then we would be delighted to hear from you.
An opportunity has arisen for you to join our highly focused, dedicated staff in the role of Business Administration Assistant. The successful candidate will provide a wide and varied range of administrative support across the Academy through organising, planning and prioritising workload and to ensure that effective business and educational support is maintained.
We would be happy to arrange a visit to the academy, where we can discuss with you the importance of the school within the local community and how, by working with us, you can be part of the team that builds on the past, ensures performance in the present and prepares the students for their future successes. Please contact Claire Rank, Business Manager to arrange a visit.
Why join Retford Oaks Academy?
Retford Oaks Academy is a large secondary academy for students aged 11-18 years. Our rapidly increasing numbers mean that we now have over 1100 students studying with us. The Academy is part of the Diverse Academies Trust. The Academy prides itself on working as a key partner within the Trust, but also on working with partners beyond the Trust, to ensure that we are constantly striving to research and develop the best quality educational experience which works for our students in our context. Our extensive, modern facilities enable us to offer a wide range of curricular and extra-curricular opportunities to broaden the experiences of our students and to engage them with their learning. In our latest Ofsted inspection, the Academy was praised for having ‘high ambitions for pupils’ and students who are ‘dedicated to their learning’.
www.retfordoaks-ac.org.uk
Retford Oaks Academy, Babworth Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7NJ
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The opportunity
We know that our staff team are our greatest resource. Therefore, we invest heavily in them and we know that this has helped us to develop our stable, supportive and high performing team.
We know that we have a lot to offer someone who wants to feel respected, appreciated and who is excited by the opportunity to develop new skills. If you are looking to be part of an exciting improvement journey, we would be delighted to hear from you.
The successful candidate will:
- Understand the importance of community
- Be a positive role model who can build a good rapport with students and staff
- Have the ability to organise and manage own workload and work across all business support teams
- Deliver good level of accuracy, effective timekeeping and a proactive approach to problem solving
- Work as part of a busy team.
Our employee benefits
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 14% OR Teacher Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 23.68%.
Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities covering technical, leadership and coaching skills via the trust’s Diverse Association for Professional Learning.
Full support and induction.
A strong and caring ethos among staff and students.
Networking opportunities across Diverse Academies.
Salary sacrifice opportunities such as car, cycle and technology schemes.
Staff discounts and offers on gym membership, holidays, days out, cinema tickets, restaurants and top online shopping sites including instant voucher codes.
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - emotional, financial and legal support to both you and your family by a team of qualified professionals.
Health and Wellbeing delivered through our occupational health provider, eyecare vouchers. for a free eye test and contribution towards glasses for display screen equipment users.
Applications
Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate.
Closing date: 25 November 2026
Interview date: 2 December 2026
Start date: 4 January 2027
If you have any initial questions or would like to learn more about this opportunity, please Claire Rank, Business Manager at CRank@retfordoaks-ac.org.uk
Diverse Academies and its Governors are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in their care and expects everybody working for the organisation to share this commitment. Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. To this end any offer of employment will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances.
Diverse Academies Trust
Diverse Academies is a multi-academy trust with a vision to inspire, to raise aspirations and to create brighter tomorrows. Across primary, secondary and special settings, we share a common mission to nurture curiosity, develop wellbeing and empower children and young people to go beyond their aspirations. Together, we believe we can make a difference in our diverse communities, and in the lives of those who learn with us and work with us.
We empower. We respect. We care.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Diverse Academies and its Governors are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in their care and expects everybody working for the organisation to share this commitment. To this end any offer of employment will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances.
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 Retford Oaks Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1080 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Retford Oaks Academy website
Welcome to Retford Oaks Academy, a proud member of Diverse Academies Trust, dedicated to providing an outstanding experience for our students. We are privileged to work with highly motivated students who embody ‘ dedication to excellence’. We demand the best from our staff and students in order to provide the opportunity to achieve the highest possible outcomes, alongside a varied and extensive range of wider development experiences. An unwavering focus on the quality of education offered allows us to provide a broad and balanced currriculum delivered in our outstanding, modern facilities.
Personal development contributes strongly to our curriculum, with support and guidance provided by our Pastoral Team, including through daily sessions and theme days which underpin academic progress.. This is supplemented by a diverse range of clubs, trips and enrichment opportunities to enhance learning in lessons.
We have an open door policy so, if you would like to visit and see what makes us ‘Oaks and Proud’, we would be delighted to welcome you to our Academy.
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