Admissions and Administration Assistant
The Stanway School, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0QA9 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
23 February 2026 at 10:59pm
Date listed
13 February 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
- £24,515.00 - £25,723.00 Annually (Actual)
Admissions and Administration Assistant job summary
Be a Part of the Stanway Standard at The Stanway School
Are you a determined professional who holds high expectations of yourself and others? Do you want to be part of a community that promotes kindness and celebrates success for all?
At The Stanway School, we are proud to be a trusted and respected member of the local community and that works exceptionally hard to provide the very best start for our young people, through outstanding teaching and the highest quality guidance and support. We believe in fostering a culture of respect, kindness, and hard work.
We're looking for a dedicated Admissions and Administration Assistant to become a vital part of our community and help us create a positive and stimulating learning environment where every child can flourish.
Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer a diverse and vibrant environment where you can truly thrive.
- This role is 37 hours per week, 41 weeks per year (term time, plus non-pupil days and two weeks working during the Easter and summer holidays)
- The working pattern will be Monday - Thursday: 08.30am - 16.30pm and Fridays 08:30am - 16:00pm, however this can be discussed at interview.
A Day in the Life:
You'll be responsible for bringing your passion and expertise to the following areas:
- To provide confidential secretarial and administrative support to the Deputy Headteacher (Curriculum)
To maintain and keep the Deputy Headteacher’s diaries and arrange appointments as necessary
To use own initiative to deal with telephone calls and correspondence on behalf of the Deputy Headteacher
To be responsible for the coordination of all admissions into Year 7, including the October, December and March updates
To be responsible for mid-year admissions, including supporting Off Site Directions to and from Stanway
To take minutes at meetings as required
To arrange refreshments including lunches for visitors as required
To open and distribute incoming post for the Deputy Headteacher for Curriculum
Support the coordinating/organising of Open Evening and Open Week
What We're Looking For:
You are the perfect fit for our team if you have:
Excellent organisational and time management skills
The ability to use your own initiative to resolve routine problems independently
Experience of supporting senior leaders in respect of their duties
Experience of development, management and operation of administrative systems and ICT packages, including Google suite
Ability to work effectively with a range of adults, both internally and with external agencies
Ability to take minutes at meetings
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Why Choose The Sigma Trust?
We believe in investing in our staff and fostering a culture of collaboration. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive package designed to support your professional and personal life.
Professional Development:
A robust CPD training program that empowers you to flourish.
Unrivalled opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the Trust, sharing ideas and building strong professional relationships.
Employee Benefits:
A competitive salary and excellent pension scheme.
A Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme for your well-being.
Exclusive perks like the Cycle to Work scheme, discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, and eligibility for a Blue Light Card.
Commitment to Safeguarding & Diversity
The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment processes, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.
The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision ‘To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts’, where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.
To Apply:
Ready to take the next step? Find out more about the role and apply by Midnight, Monday 23rd February via My New Term.
- Interviews will take place week commencing 24th February or week commencing 2nd March.
Please note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted and we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response. Candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date, so an early application is advised.
We are unable to provide sponsorship for this position, so please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before you apply.
We are managing all current recruitment directly and kindly request that agencies do not contact us regarding open positions.
Further information about the job
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
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 The Stanway School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1383 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Stanway School website
School location
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