Lead Admin, Cover, Transport and Attendance Assistant
Wigmore School, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 9UW14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Required from 1st February 2026 or sooner if possible
Closing date
10 December 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
26 November 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 22.5 hours, 3 days per week term time plus one week
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £13,596.29 - £14,722.64
What skills and experience we're looking for
Qualifications
ESSENTIAL
- GCSE Maths and English Grade 4 (grade C) or above, or equivalent (AF, I)
DESIRABLE
- Qualification in financial/secretarial or administration, e.g. Apprenticeship programme or BTEC/ City & Guilds qualification (AF, I)
- First Aid qualification (AF, I)
- RSA 3 in word processing or equivalent (AF, I)
Experience
ESSENTIAL
- Experience of working in a clerical/administrative role (AF, I)
- Experience of using Word, Excel or Arbor (AF, I)
DESIRABLE
- Experience of working in a clerical role within a school (AF, I)
- Experience of managing people (AF, I)
- Experience of dealing with members of the public (AF, I)
Knowledge and Understanding
DESIRABLE
- Understanding of administration operations in a school environment (AF, I)
Abilities and Skills
ESSENTIAL
- Good keyboard skills (accurate - 30 wpm) (AF, I)
- Ability to draft effective and accurate letters (AF,I)
- Well organised and flexible approach to work (AF, I)
- Good attention to detail (AF, I))
- Ability to accurately follow instructions and written schedules (AF, I, R)
- Able to communicate effectively with parents, pupils and visitors to the school (AF, I, R)
- Ability to work constructively and supportively as part of a team (AF, I, R)
- Able to work on own initiative but seeks advice from others when necessary (AF, I)
DESIRABLE
- Ability to organise and manage financial information (AF, I)
- Basic knowledge of Word, Excel and Arbor
Personal Attributes
ESSENTIAL
- Resilient (I, R)
- Reliable (I, R)
- Committed (I, R)
- Honest (I, R)
- Trustworthy (I, R)
- Dedicated (I, R)
- Patient (I, R)
- Loyal (I, R)
- Good sense of humour (I, R)
- High expectations of self and others (I, R)
Other Factors
ESSENTIAL
- Commitment to working with young people (I)
- Ability to be flexible and work outside normal hours, particularly when organising cover lessons (I)
- Willingness to work in support of the inclusive ethos of the school (I)
- Good attendance record (R)
- Outstanding references (R)
- A commitment to high educational standards, which maximise the achievements of all pupils (I, R)
- A commitment to equality of opportunity for all pupils (I, R)
- A belief in working in partnership and as part of an established team (I, R)
- A commitment to continuous professional development (I, R)
- A willingness to reflect upon experiences in a critical and constructive manner (I, R)
- Police clearance (DBS check)
Evidence Key:
(AF) – Application Form
(I) – Interview
(R) – References
What the school offers its staff
An opportunity to work in a school in beautiful rural Herefordshire close to the Welsh borders.
An opportunity to work in a popular, successful and well-regarded oversubscribed school.
A school with outstanding commitment to staff development and wellbeing
A well-resourced department
A friendly, supportive environment where every individual is valued.
An absolute focus on high-quality teaching and learning
An extensive range of extracurricular activities (sports, trips, clubs) in addition to academic learning
A small school with a ‘family’ feel
Further information about the job
This job is shared with another Lead Admin, Cover, Transport and Attendance Assistant who will be working the other two days per week.
Commitment to safeguarding
Wigmore School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; the successful candidate must receive a satisfactory enhanced DBS check before taking up the post.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Wigmore School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 463 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Wigmore School website
- Email address
- recruitment@wigmore.hereford.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01568 770323
We are a highly successful Nursery, Primary and High School situated in the stunning surroundings of North Herefordshire. We cater for children from 3-16 years of age in two separate schools.
The schools have existed for over 50 years, federating in 2008, acadamising in 2011 under the umbrella of one academy trust, and establishing a Nursery in 2012.
In the local community, we have an enviable reputation for high standards, providing a quality education in a safe and welcoming environment. Behaviour at both schools is outstanding. As a result of our successes, we are the school of choice in the area.
Our motto is “enjoying learning together” which encompasses the shared vision to develop the notion of and celebrate the benefits of all-through education.
Our mission is to provide excellent all-round educational experiences in a nurturing environment of traditional values. We aim to ensure every child is happy, safe and successful. We strive to provide the best education locally inspiring our children to exceed their potential and develop into resilent, well-rounded, independent young people who are equipped to flourish in a modern global community.
Our pupils achieve their potential academically with many exceeding expectations. We place a strong emphasis on developing the whole child and therefore, work hard to provide an all-round education for our pupils. We offer many different experiences inside and outside the classroom, e.g. Duke of Edinburgh, foreign expeditions, forest school, values education, to ensure our pupils have access to a variety of different learning experiences.
Our staff and pupils are proud of our school, its high standards, its values and its strong emphasis on personal development. We believe that our children deserve the best education possible and values that prepare them for the future.
We welcome all children to our school and guarantee to look after them, nurture them and provide them with the best education possible.
Arranging a visit to Wigmore School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@wigmore.hereford.sch.uk.
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