Administration Assistant – Walney School
Required for April 2026
Job Reference Code: FET 006/1703
Full Time (37 hours per week). Term time plus 2 weeks (40 weeks)
Salary Range: NJC Scale 5-6 - £25,583 – £25,989 pro rata
Furness Education Trust is a multi-academy trust based in Barrow in Furness, Cumbria serving the Furness Community, located near the centre of the historic shipbuilding town and close to the southern boundary of the Lake District National Park. Currently comprised of seven academies, including Furness Academy, Walney School and five primaries, the Trust aims to develop best practice in each school across the whole Trust, by collaborating and working together to give the best of everything to every child. Walney School is part of a growing Trust, and we are seeking new staff to join our team to provide the same high quality learning experience that has brought Furness Academy to its rising popularity.
Walney School are looking to appoint a highly motivated and efficient Administration Assistant. We are looking to recruit a flexible, enthusiastic person to deliver a high standard of administrative support within the school library. The postholder will support the promotion of reading for pleasure, literacy initiatives and the effective use of library resources, whilst providing comprehensive administrative support to the SEND team.
We are:
- A seven school multi-academy Trust with over 2600 students, four schools rated Ofsted Good and two rated Ofsted Outstanding, with excellent potential for the future;
- A family of schools with a comprehensive intake, playing a key role in our local community and a strong foundation of moral purpose;
- A Trust that has at its heart a sense of ambition and determination to deliver excellent teaching, care and holistic school experience.
- A Trust whose work is underpinned by the values of collaboration, aspiration, excellence and integrity to deliver the best possible education and opportunities for all students.
We will offer you:
- A very welcoming Trust where the development of every person matters.
- Hard-working, committed and aspirational staff and students.
- The whole-hearted support of the Administration Team and Furness Education Trust’s Leadership Team.
- A range of staff benefits, including access to state of the art gym facilities and spinning classes, free refreshments and cycle to work scheme.
You will:
- Provide administrative support to the SENDCO and wider SEND team.
- Provide general administrative support, including photocopying, filing, scanning, document preparation and maintaining electronic and paper-based filing systems.
- Prepare and publish approved content across the school’s communication and social media platforms.
- Under the direction of the Administration Manager, to produce simple and complex documents to support the delivery of high-quality curriculum to students via the teaching staff.
- Be responsible for the day-to-day operation, organisation and presentation of the school library.
- Maintain library resources and ensure accurate records are maintained.
- Create attractive displays and promotional materials to encourage reading for pleasure and celebrate literacy events throughout the school year.
- Maintain manual and computerised record systems, ensuring information is accurate, up to date and compliant with school procedures.
- Undertake general administration duties including reception.
Walney School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students. All applicants are subject to the requirements of the Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education guidelines. This will include checks with past employers and the need for the successful applicant to hold or undergo a suitable enhanced DBS disclosure. This is a permanent post.
Closing date: Monday 31st August 2026
Shortlisting date: Tuesday 1st September 2026
Interviews: Friday 4th September 2026
For further information or enquiries regarding this post, please contact the HR Manager on 01229 484277 or via email to [email protected], or alternatively you may download an information package and application form from our website at www.furnesseducationtrust.co.uk. Please note we only accept CVs with a fully completed application form.
Pay: £25,583.00-£25,989.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
