Office and Admissions Administrator
St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 2JRThis job expired on 19 October 2026 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
19 October 2026 at 9am
Date listed
1 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Term Time plus three weeks
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- NJC pay scale: NJC5 – NJC9, £26,427-£28,153 pro rata. Actual Salary- £23,865 - £25,424.
What skills and experience we're looking for
PURPOSE
Provide an efficient, friendly and professional first point of contact for the Academy, supporting the day-to-day administrative functions of the school office, including reception, communications, pupil records and general clerical support.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
- 5 good GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics at grade 4 (C) +
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE
- Have experience of working under pressure to deadlines
- Be able to evidence experience of working effectively within a team
- Be competent in working with technology
- Experience of working in a busy office or reception environment
- Experience of using Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, Outlook)
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Be able to relate to young people
- Be able to work as part of a team
- Be able to supervise and assist students
- Have good communication skills
- Have good numeracy and literacy skills
- Have a flexible attitude to work
- Have a commitment to professional development
ESSENTIAL PERSONAL QUALITIES
- Have energy, ambition and enthusiasm
- Have polite, professional presentation and communication skills
- Have a commitment to an inclusive ethos with the belief that every students counts
- Be committed to making a difference with a positive ‘can do’ outlook
- Be adaptable and resilient
- Have the ability to remain calm and positive under pressure
- Be honest, showing integrity
- Be able to maintain confidentiality
- Be able to lead by example and demonstrate professional values, securing the ethos of the Academy
- Committed to the safeguarding of children and young people.
What the school offers its staff
SAFEGUARDING
St Wilfrid’s C of E Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
REWARDS AND BENEFITS
- NJC pay scale: NJC5 – NJC9, £26,427-£28,153 pro rata. Actual Salary- £23,865 - £25,424.
- Local Government pension scheme.
-Cycle to work scheme.
- Access to Employee Assistance programme offering free confidential support on a range of issues such as work, wellbeing, money, health and legal advice.
- Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and support to develop your career.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
St Wilfrid’s Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1483 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- knightingale@saintwilfrids.com
An 11-18, consistently high attaining Church of England Academy in the North West.
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