School Administration Assistant
Westwood College, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8NP10 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 November 2026
Closing date
5 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
25 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours a week. Monday to Thursday 8am-4pm and Friday 8am-3.30pm.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- FTE £26,016, actual £23,166 Term Time plus Inet and 5 days during the school closure period
What skills and experience we're looking for
Key responsibilities include:
• Providing a welcoming and professional reception service for pupils, parents, visitors and external agencies.
• Managing telephone calls, emails and routine enquiries efficiently and professionally.
• Maintaining pupil records and school data using Arbor and other management information systems.
• Supporting admissions, transition arrangements and post-16 administration.
• Assisting with educational visits, school events and parents' evenings.
• Preparing routine correspondence, reports and communications, including attendance, behaviour and
suspension letters.
• Monitoring school meal accounts and communicating with families regarding outstanding balances.
• Producing agendas and taking minutes at staff briefings and routine meetings.
• Supporting attendance, pastoral and welfare administration.
• Maintaining accurate records relating to pupil care plans, medical information and review dates.
• Providing general clerical, administrative and financial support to ensure the effective operation of the
school.
What We Are Looking For
We are seeking an individual who:
• Has experience within an administrative, clerical, financial or customer service environment.
• Possesses strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Is confident using Microsoft Office and other ICT systems.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can effectively prioritise workload and meet deadlines in a busy environment.
• Demonstrates professionalism, discretion and confidentiality.
• Works collaboratively and contributes positively to the wider school community.
• Is committed to safeguarding, inclusion and supporting young people to achieve their potential.
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer
• Actual salary of £23,166 per annum.
• Full-time equivalent salary of £26,016 per annum.
• A term-time working pattern plus 6 INSET days and 5 summer holiday working days.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• A welcoming, supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Commitment to your professional development and career progression.
• Access to high-quality CPD and Trust-wide collaboration opportunities.
• Free on-site parking and staff facilities.
• Access to the school multigym before and after work.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people within our community.
Further information about the job
Dear Applicant
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Westwood College, and we are seeking to appoint a suitably organised,
professional and motivated individual to join our school as a School Administration Assistant. This is an excellent
opportunity to become part of a friendly, supportive and dedicated team at the heart of our school community.
The successful candidate will provide high-quality administrative support, helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day
operation of the school while delivering excellent service to pupils, parents, staff and visitors. Working under the
direction of the School Support Manager, you will provide a broad range of clerical, administrative and financial
support across the school.
The post is term time only, with attendance required on all 6 staff INSET days. In addition, the successful candidate
will work 5 days during the summer school holiday period to support essential administrative preparation for the new
academic year. This arrangement offers an excellent balance between supporting school priorities and benefiting
from a school-based working pattern with significant holiday periods.
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Inspiring Students for Ambitious Futures
The Talentum Learning Trust Ltd is a charitable company limited by guarantee, registered in England and
Wales. Company number: 9999238
Registered office address: The Talentum Learning Trust, Westwood College, Westwood Park, Leek,
Staffordshire, ST13 8NP
About the Role
Key responsibilities include:
• Providing a welcoming and professional reception service for pupils, parents, visitors and external agencies.
• Managing telephone calls, emails and routine enquiries efficiently and professionally.
• Maintaining pupil records and school data using Arbor and other management information systems.
• Supporting admissions, transition arrangements and post-16 administration.
• Assisting with educational visits, school events and parents' evenings.
• Preparing routine correspondence, reports and communications, including attendance, behaviour and
suspension letters.
• Monitoring school meal accounts and communicating with families regarding outstanding balances.
• Producing agendas and taking minutes at staff briefings and routine meetings.
• Supporting attendance, pastoral and welfare administration.
• Maintaining accurate records relating to pupil care plans, medical information and review dates.
• Providing general clerical, administrative and financial support to ensure the effective operation of the
school.
What We Are Looking For
We are seeking an individual who:
• Has experience within an administrative, clerical, financial or customer service environment.
• Possesses strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Is confident using Microsoft Office and other ICT systems.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can effectively prioritise workload and meet deadlines in a busy environment.
• Demonstrates professionalism, discretion and confidentiality.
• Works collaboratively and contributes positively to the wider school community.
• Is committed to safeguarding, inclusion and supporting young people to achieve their potential.
Working Across Our Schools
As part of The Talentum Learning Trust, Westwood College works closely with Leek High School to share expertise,
resources and best practice. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with
colleagues across both schools, supporting shared administrative processes and contributing to the smooth operation
of services across the Trust. This partnership approach enables staff to develop wider experience, build professional
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Inspiring Students for Ambitious Futures
The Talentum Learning Trust Ltd is a charitable company limited by guarantee, registered in England and
Wales. Company number: 9999238
Registered office address: The Talentum Learning Trust, Westwood College, Westwood Park, Leek,
Staffordshire, ST13 8NP
relationships and play an active role in delivering high-quality support services that benefit pupils, families and staff
across our school community.
You will become part of a wider school support network, working alongside colleagues who are committed to
continuous improvement, excellent customer service and ensuring that all students have the best possible
educational experience.
About Westwood College, Leek High School and The Talentum Learning Trust
At The Talentum Learning Trust, we pride ourselves on collaboration and continuous improvement. Our schools work
closely together, sharing expertise and innovative practices to deliver high-quality, inclusive education that prepares
pupils for a successful future.
Westwood College and Leek High School work in close partnership as part of The Talentum Learning Trust, creating
opportunities for staff to collaborate, share expertise and contribute to the success of young people across both
schools. This partnership supports a culture of continuous improvement, professional development and shared
learning across our communities.
Leek High School is a successful 13-18 school serving Leek and the wider Staffordshire Moorlands. The school prides
itself on being a community where students are happy, safe and encouraged to aim high without limits. Individuality
is valued and celebrated, with students supported to fulfil their potential through dedication, hard work and
personalised guidance. The school is known for its strong pastoral support, sense of community and commitment to
helping every young person succeed.
Westwood College is a 13-18 academy with a strong local reputation, combining a rich heritage with a clear focus on
high expectations, personal development and continuous improvement. We are proud of our inclusive ethos and
commitment to valuing individuality, ensuring every student can succeed. Together, our schools provide a
collaborative environment where staff can make a meaningful difference whilst benefiting from the support and
opportunities available across the Trust.
A particular strength of the partnership is the Sixth Form, a collaborative post-16 provision delivered jointly by
Westwood College and Leek High School. By combining the expertise, facilities and curriculum opportunities of both
schools, students benefit from a broad range of academic and vocational pathways within a supportive and ambitious
learning environment.
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 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.
About Westwood College
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 13 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 735 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 13 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Westwood College website
- Email address
- recruitment@ttlt.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01538 370930
Westwood College is a mixed, non-denominational academy for students aged 13-19. Located in Leek, a market town in the beautiful Staffordshire Moorlands, it has roughly 800 students.
Set in the grounds of a stunning 17th century manor house, Westwood College is part of the Talentum Learning Trust. Made up of 9 schools within and around the town, the Trust’s mission is to support and enable all learners to believe in themselves, to succeed in life and to aspire to be all that they can be.
The ethos of Westwood College centres around ‘Respect, Resilience, Ambition and Pride’. The school has aimed to build a community based on tolerance, sensitivity and an appreciation of difference. It commits to providing a broad, varied and stimulating education that is also personalised to meet the needs of each individual student. Students are encouraged to be part of decision making in their college life, to value the opportunities offered to them by the school, and to fully engage with their learning.
Arranging a visit to Westwood College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@ttlt.org.uk.
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