Administration Assistant

Location: Ossett Academy
Salary: Band D, £11,200 to £11,378 per annum (actual salary)
Contract: 18.5 Hours Per Week, Term Time + 2 Insets Days
Start date: To Start As Soon As Possible

Ossett Academy & Sixth Form are seeking to appoint a highly organised, proactive, and detail-oriented Administration Assistant to join our dedicated team. This is a varied and rewarding role that will play a key part in supporting the Academy's administrative services, helping to deliver an efficient, professional, and customer-focused administration function across the Academy and Sixth Form.

The successful candidate will undertake a wide range of administrative responsibilities, providing flexible support across departments, including the Post 16 provision as required. They will adapt effectively to changing priorities and operational needs, ensuring the smooth and efficient delivery of administrative services. Key responsibilities will include managing correspondence, maintaining accurate records and databases, supporting Academy events and activities, and providing high-quality administrative support to the Academy Leadership Team.

The postholder will possess excellent organisational and communication skills, a positive and professional approach, and the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with pupils, colleagues and stakeholders. They will have significant experience in an administrative role, with strong ICT skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. The ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems is essential.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual who thrives in a busy environment, enjoys working as part of a supportive team, and takes pride in delivering excellent administrative support that contributes to the smooth running of the Academy.

The working pattern is negotiable and will be agreed with the successful candidate following discussion at interview.

About You

The successful candidate will be…

• Qualified to GCSE level (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
• Qualified to RSA or Level 2 standard in typing skills.
• Experienced in using Microsoft Office applications, with a recognised ICT qualification.
• An excellent communicator with outstanding customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organised, accurate, and able to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Professional, adaptable, and committed to delivering an efficient and responsive administrative service.

About Place Partnership

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking and ambitious organisation, driven by a genuine passion for the wellbeing, care, and education of young people.

Place Partnership was formed in September 2026 following the voluntary merger of two strong and successful Trusts in South and West Yorkshire: Maltby Learning Trust, established in 2014, and Accord Multi Academy Trust, founded in 2016. At the heart of Place Partnership is a commitment to building a culture where people feel valued, take pride in their place, and hold high expectations because everyone matters. At Place Partnership we are dedicated to providing high-quality education which ensures that every child is given the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

We invest in our people through extensive professional learning and development opportunities, and we recognise that our people are our greatest strength. As such, we offer a comprehensive suite of benefits as part of our commitment to wellbeing and professional growth. Here are a few examples of employee benefits that focus on our employees Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing:

• Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Technology scheme via SmartTech*
• Access to an extensive discounts platform via ‘Place Plus’
• Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans
• Access to health and wellbeing services, with the ability to claim money back for essential healthcare such as prescriptions, optical and dental care through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans.
• Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Free, on-site parking at every site
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
• restrictions apply

For full details of our employee benefit package, please see our recruitment pack.

Further Information

Visits are warmly welcomed and can be arranged. For further details regarding this opportunity, for an informal discussion regarding the role or to arrange a visit, please do not hesitate to contact [email protected].

Closing Date: Monday 09 November 2026 at 9.00am

Interviews are expected to take place: week commencing 09 November 2026

To apply for the position, please visit https://placepartnership.com/current-vacancies

Place Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.

Place Partnership is committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports, and retains high-quality colleagues from all backgrounds and across all job roles.

Candidates will always be shortlisted based on the content of application against the job description and essential criteria without access to the personal details information.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Place Partnership reserves the right to interview sooner than the specified dates above. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.