Job Overview
Administration Assistant required for September 2026
The Governing Body of Fitzalan High School wish to appoint an Administration Assistant from September 2026 to join our enthusiastic, dedicated and ambitious team and be part of our continued drive for excellence.
Fitzalan High is a truly unique school with high aspirations and excellent outcomes for learners. Over the past ten years and more, Fitzalan High has been on a journey of continuous improvement, achieving excellent outcomes for pupils, and in September 2023 moving into a state-of-the-art new building truly fit for the 21st Century. The Estyn inspection report November 2024, recognised that the school provides its pupils with a highly caring, nurturing and inclusive environment. It is particularly effective in establishing a culture that celebrates its notably diverse community. This helps to foster positive attitudes towards diversity, equity and the understanding of different cultures and
The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and committed person with the desire to support our pupils to be the best that they can be. A strong commitment to continuous improvement of provision is vital, as is a desire to be part of our drive for excellence.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- ORGANISATION
- Deal with sensitive matters.
- Contribute to the planning, development and organisation of support service systems/procedures/policies.
- Organise school trips/events, etc.
- ADMINISTRATION
- Manage manual and computerised record/information systems.
- Analyse and evaluate data/information and produce reports/information/data as required.
- Undertake IT-based tasks.
- Provide personal (administrative and organisational) support to other staff.
- Provide administrative and organisational support to the Governing Body.
- Undertake administration of complex procedures.
- Complete and submit complex forms, returns, etc., including those to outside agencies.
- RESOURCES
- Operate relevant equipment/complex ICT packages.
- Provide advice and guidance to staff, pupils and others.
- Undertake research and obtain information to inform decisions.
- Assist with marketing and promotion of the school.
- Manage administration of facilities, including use of school premises.
- RESPONSIBILITIES
- Comply with and assist with the development of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
- Be aware of and support difference and ensure equal opportunities for all.
- Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
- Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/ professionals.
- Attend and participate in regular meetings.
- Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
- Recognise own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others.
- To participate actively in supporting the principles and practice of equality of opportunity as laid down in the school’s Policy.
- To comply with all health and safety legislation and school Policy as appropriate. (N.B. The exact responsibilities will depend on the post)
- As a term of employment to carry out any other reasonable duties and/or times of work as may be reasonably required of you in accordance with the grade and general level of responsibility within the organisation.
Closing date: Friday 31st July 2026
It is our policy to promote and integrate equality of opportunity into all aspects of our business, including appointments. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, marriage and civil partnerships, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, disability, race, religion or belief or pregnancy/maternity. We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, an organisation in which people want to work and are proud to work.
Fitzalan High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to a full DBS check before appointment is confirmed.
Pay: From £22,523.00 per year
Benefits:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person
