School Admin Assistant
Lift North Ormesby
James Street, Middlesbrough, TS3 6LB
United Kingdom
Salary: NJC 5-7 £21,906 - £22,608 (Actual) £25,583 - £26,403 (FTE)+ well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 26th July
Interview date: 30th July
Start date: September 2026
At Lift North Ormesby, we know that exceptional schools are built on exceptional people. While teachers inspire learning in the classroom, our administrative team keeps everything running behind the scenes, ensuring pupils, families and colleagues receive the support they need every day.
We're looking for a friendly, organised and proactive School Administrative Assistant to join our welcoming team. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, thrives in a busy environment and takes pride in delivering excellent customer service.
Every phone call answered, every visitor welcomed and every detail managed contributes to creating a positive experience for our pupils, parents and staff. If you enjoy variety, solving problems and being at the heart of school life, we'd love to hear from you.
What you'll be doing:
- Providing a welcoming, professional reception service for pupils, parents, visitors and external partners.
- Managing telephone calls, emails and day-to-day enquiries with confidence and efficiency.
- Maintaining accurate pupil and staff records and supporting key administrative systems.
- Supporting admissions, pupil enrolment and school communications.
- Coordinating meetings, school events, parents' evenings and educational visits.
- Managing school meal administration, including registers, payments and Free School Meals processes.
- Producing reports and providing administrative support to the leadership team.
- Ordering office supplies and helping ensure the school operates efficiently every day.
- Supporting safeguarding processes by maintaining confidentiality and following school procedures at all times.
We're looking for someone who:
- Has GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent.
- Has experience working in an administrative or customer-facing environment.
- Is organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Has strong IT skills and is confident using Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
- Communicates professionally with children, families and colleagues.
- Enjoys working as part of a team while also being able to work independently.
- Is calm under pressure and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
- Shares our commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and providing the very best experience for every child.
- Experience working within a school or using Arbor or another Management Information System would be an advantage, but is not essential.
About the school:
At Lift North Ormesby, we consider ourselves a special place and everything we do is for our children and our community, which is why Ofsted recognised our Personal Development offer as ‘outstanding’. We are a 1:1 iPad school, recently awarded the ‘Apple Distinguished School’ award, and we use technology very effectively across all of our curriculum and across the school. We are also an ‘IQM Centre of Excellence’ for inclusion
If you are interested in this role we would love to chat to you please contact: [email protected] - 07389880286
Please note we cannot support online interviews, all applicants must be able to attend an interview in person.
No agency support is required at this time.
This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of young people.
Who is Lift Schools?
We’re a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 59 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they’ve ever had.
We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.
We offer you:
- Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
- Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
- Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships and travel deals.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram and Linkedin. Further details can be found on our careers page.
Lift Schools is recruiting for Teacher Training placements. Please click here to view the website for further details.
Downloads
Job Description
Brochure
Safer Recruitment Statement
School Admin Assistant
Lift North Ormesby
James Street, Middlesbrough, TS3 6LB
United Kingdom
Salary: + Wellbeing Cash Plan + Pension Scheme (LGPS/TPS) + Additional Benefits
Hours:
Teaching/Support/Leadership —-
-Teaching Advert Text - Template
Job Title: School Admin Assistant
Salary: [xx] + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: [xx]
Contract type: [xx]
Start date: [xx]
Header: Example - With you in our classrooms, we can change lives.
We’re looking for a dedicated teacher to join our warm, supportive team at xxx, in xxx.
Header: Example - Ready for your talents to be nurtured?
Come and play a vital role in ensuring our students receive the education they deserve. In collaboration with colleagues, you will deliver outstanding teaching to every child, in every classroom, every day. At our school, we ensure that you have the time and space needed to get on with what matters most - educating - so we remove as much administrative burden from you as possible.
[Subject/department-specific information]
This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of young people.
In ….
{Insert school information}
Who is Lift Schools?
We’re a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 59 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they’ve ever had.
We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.
We offer you:
- Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
- Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
- Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
- Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships and travel deals.
The role is due to commence [xx]. This is a [xx] position.
Closing date: [xx]
-Leadership Advert Text - Template
Job Title: School Admin Assistant
Salary: [xx]
Hours: [xx]
Contract type: [xx]
Start date: [xx]
Header: Example - What’s the difference you want to make?
We’re looking for a dedicated educator to lead across our school at xxx, in xxx. With our wide-reaching network, our system leaders have the power to create change in every aspect of school life, on a national scale. Our leaders don’t just lead schools, they lead new perspectives in education.
Header: Example - Together we can make great things happen.
With us, you’ll work with our inspirational, committed people – people who share your passion for education and the future of children across the country.
In your school
You’ll have our constant support, as well as access to our world-class expertise in curriculum and assessment. We offer bespoke support to each of our schools and we’ll always be ready with additional help and advice when you face specific challenges. With our expert operational support, you can get on with what matters most – your students and staff.
In your career
We know what it means to be on a career path. With us, you can forge your own leadership path and your own success. Our experience in education means that wherever you are on your journey, you can access exceptional advice and support, and develop your skills every day.
In your community
We believe in the ripple effect of great education because positive growth for children means the same for you, your peers, and everyone involved in a Lift School. And we look beyond the classroom walls; making a positive impact in communities, families and beyond.
In ….
{Insert school information}
Who is Lift Schools?
We’re a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 59 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they’ve ever had.
We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.
We offer you:
- Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
- Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
- Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
- Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.
The role is due to commence [xx]. This is a [xx] position.
Closing date: [xx]
-
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram and Linkedin. Further details can be found on our careers page.
Lift Schools is recruiting for Teacher Training placements. Please click here to view the website for further details.
