Administrative Assistant - School Office (E6033) - Allerton Grange School

ASPIRE, GROW, SUCCEED

If you have excellent customer service and administration skills? We want to hear from you!

We are looking for an administrative assistant to join our support staff team.  The suitable candidate would work alongside colleagues within our busy main school office. Assisting, at times, with reception and attendance desk duties; dealing with both parents and students and supporting administration across all key stages. This is an interesting and varied role that would suit someone who has some administration experience and who is looking to develop their career in a business focused environment. 

The role is term-time only, 37 hours per week (5 days). There is the opportunity for part-time or flexible hours for the right candidate.  The starting pay level within the range may be negotiable depending on skills and experience. 

Our Culture

We are proud to be building a school that, by 2025, will be delivering an exceptional quality of education. We are true to our core values and enable our employees to engage in challenging and rewarding work whilst, at the same time, supporting them to aspire, grow and succeed. We believe that engaged, motivated and happy staff are the foundation of a successful school community.

Our Values

The Allerton Grange values are the behaviours and qualities expected in our staff community. We are looking to recruit individuals who live by these values on a daily basis. 

  • Integrity
  • Compassion
  • Community
  • Humility
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Courage
  • Collaborative
  • Diligent
  • Role Model
  • A Critical Thinker

The challenge to us all at Allerton Grange School is to continue to improve and grow as a community. We also want to ensure that our staff feel able to take the next steps in their career.  We would like to create a culture that encourages staff to stay and grow with us. 

The successful post holder will:-

  • Have professional drive, energy, determination and aspiration. 
  • Be able to use technology proficiently.
  • Have accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Be able to work to tight deadlines, prioritise and keep calm under pressure.
  • Have a positive mind set and an adaptable approach to work.
  • Have tact and discretion for dealing with confidential information.

We will offer:-

  • A talented and committed staff team who are supportive of each other. This includes a framework for staff voice and a fair workload charter to ensure wellbeing and a good work/ life balance. 
  • A Headteacher, Leadership Team and Governing Body committed to creating a school of outstanding practice.
  • The opportunity to apply for funded, on-the-job Level 2-5 Business Administration qualification
  • The opportunity to grow in your role and work with young people in a truly comprehensive, multi-cultural community environment. 
  • A fantastic building, resources and facilities.

If you share our values, ambition, have a proven track record, and relish a new challenge, we look forward to receiving your application.

If you would like to apply for this post, please download the application pack from the school website, or email for an application pack.  Alternatively, you can telephone, leaving your postal address.  The pack will include further details about the post, including how to apply.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.

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