Administration Assistant

Administration Assistant

📍 Location: Moorside High School
💰 Salary: NJC Grade 3 Scale Point 5 -6 (£22,926.30 - £23,290.14)
⏳ Contract and Working Pattern: Full Time, Term Time plus 5 days - 1 Year Maternity Cover
📅 Start Date: September 2025

Join #TeamMoorside - A School That Gets the Balance Right

Moorside High School is a proud member of Consilium Academies, a Trust committed to Excellence, Equity and Integrity. As a school, we are passionate about providing a balanced experience that combines academic achievement, pastoral care, and a rich wider curriculum. Our goal is simple: to ensure every student leaves us fully prepared for their next successful chapter.

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Administration Assistant to join our vibrant admin team. You will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day running of the school, helping us deliver a first-class experience to students, parents, staff, and visitors.

About the Role

Reporting to the Administration Manager, you will:
• Be the first point of contact for all visitors and phone enquiries, maintaining a professional and welcoming front-of-house presence.
• Assist in the smooth running of the school’s administrative systems including SIMS, Parent Comms, and internal communication tools.
• Provide key support with trips, events, mail processing, first aid, reprographics, and student records.
• Be a calm, organised, and reliable team player who thrives in a busy school environment.

We’re Looking for Someone Who:
• Has strong interpersonal skills and a confident telephone manner.
• Is IT literate with experience of Microsoft Office and/or school-based systems (e.g. SIMS, CPOMS).
• Can manage competing priorities calmly and effectively.
• Enjoys working as part of a supportive and collaborative team.
• Has a First Aid qualification or is willing to train.

Why Join Moorside High School?
• A supportive and inclusive environment with a real sense of community.
• A passionate leadership team committed to staff wellbeing and development.
• Located on a modern, purpose-built campus with outstanding facilities.
• Access to excellent professional development through Consilium’s Centre for Professional Learning.
• A Trust-wide commitment to progression, equality, and the recognition of every individual’s potential.

Staff Benefits Include:
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• 34 days annual leave (pro-rated for part-time)
• Enhanced contractual sick pay
• 36-hour full-time working week
• Vivup staff discount platform
• Salary sacrifice electronics scheme
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Free access to occupational health and counselling support

About Consilium Academies

Consilium is a values-driven Trust with a mission to Enrich Lives and Inspire Ambitions. We work in partnership across our schools in the North of England, sharing best practice and providing the support needed to achieve success for every child, regardless of background

Applications and Information

For further information about the role please see attached recruitment pack including, job description and person specification.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange a visit to Moorside High School, please contact MHS-SLT-PA@consilium-at.com

Closing date for applications is Friday 8th August 2025

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 13th August 2025

Please ensure that within your application you provide the names, addresses, and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer.

We look forward to welcoming a new team member who shares our commitment to excellence in education!

Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, the Public Sector fluency duty requires state funded schools to ensure candidates for their customer facing roles have the necessary standard of spoken English.Administration Assistant

📍 Location: Moorside High School
💰 Salary: NJC Grade 3 Scale Point 5 -6 (£22,926.30 - £23,290.14)
⏳ Contract and Working Pattern: Full Time, Term Time plus 5 days - 1 Year Maternity Cover
📅 Start Date: September 2025

Join #TeamMoorside - A School That Gets the Balance Right

Moorside High School is a proud member of Consilium Academies, a Trust committed to Excellence, Equity and Integrity. As a school, we are passionate about providing a balanced experience that combines academic achievement, pastoral care, and a rich wider curriculum. Our goal is simple: to ensure every student leaves us fully prepared for their next successful chapter.

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Administration Assistant to join our vibrant admin team. You will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day running of the school, helping us deliver a first-class experience to students, parents, staff, and visitors.

About the Role

Reporting to the Administration Manager, you will:
• Be the first point of contact for all visitors and phone enquiries, maintaining a professional and welcoming front-of-house presence.
• Assist in the smooth running of the school’s administrative systems including SIMS, Parent Comms, and internal communication tools.
• Provide key support with trips, events, mail processing, first aid, reprographics, and student records.
• Be a calm, organised, and reliable team player who thrives in a busy school environment.

We’re Looking for Someone Who:
• Has strong interpersonal skills and a confident telephone manner.
• Is IT literate with experience of Microsoft Office and/or school-based systems (e.g. SIMS, CPOMS).
• Can manage competing priorities calmly and effectively.
• Enjoys working as part of a supportive and collaborative team.
• Has a First Aid qualification or is willing to train.

Why Join Moorside High School?
• A supportive and inclusive environment with a real sense of community.
• A passionate leadership team committed to staff wellbeing and development.
• Located on a modern, purpose-built campus with outstanding facilities.
• Access to excellent professional development through Consilium’s Centre for Professional Learning.
• A Trust-wide commitment to progression, equality, and the recognition of every individual’s potential.

Staff Benefits Include:
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• 34 days annual leave (pro-rated for part-time)
• Enhanced contractual sick pay
• 36-hour full-time working week
• Vivup staff discount platform
• Salary sacrifice electronics scheme
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Free access to occupational health and counselling support

About Consilium Academies

Consilium is a values-driven Trust with a mission to Enrich Lives and Inspire Ambitions. We work in partnership across our schools in the North of England, sharing best practice and providing the support needed to achieve success for every child, regardless of background

Applications and Information

For further information about the role please see attached recruitment pack including, job description and person specification.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange a visit to Moorside High School, please contact MHS-SLT-PA@consilium-at.com

Closing date for applications is Friday 8th August 2025

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 13th August 2025

Please ensure that within your application you provide the names, addresses, and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer.

We look forward to welcoming a new team member who shares our commitment to excellence in education!

Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, the Public Sector fluency duty requires state funded schools to ensure candidates for their customer facing roles have the necessary standard of spoken English.