Office and Admissions Administrator

St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 2JR

18 days remaining to apply

• 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

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Office and Admissions Administrator.pdf - 3.95 MB (opens in new tab)

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
• Website: St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy website
• Email address: knightingale@saintwilfrids.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-wilfrid-s-church-of-england-academy

An 11-18, consistently high attaining Church of England Academy in the North West.

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