Office and Admissions Administrator
St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy, Blackburn
- Salary
- See advert
- Hours
- full-time
- Closes
- 19 October 2026
- Posted
- 1 October 2026
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From the advert
PURPOSE
Provide an efficient, friendly and professional first point of contact for the Academy, supporting the day-to-day administrative functions of the school office, including reception, communications, pupil records and general clerical support.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
- 5 good GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics at grade 4 (C) +
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE
- Have experience of working under pressure to deadlines
- Be able to evidence experience of working effectively within a team
- Be competent in working with technology
- Experience of working in a busy office or reception environment
- Experience of using Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, Outlook)
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Be able to relate to young people
- Be able to work as part of a team
- Be able to supervise and assist students
- Have good communication skills
- Have good numeracy and literacy skills
- Have a flexible attitude to work
- Have a commitment to professional development
ESSENTIAL PERSONAL QUALITIES
- Have energy, ambition and enthusiasm
- Have polite, professional presentation and communication skills
- Have a commitment to an inclusive ethos with the belief that every students counts
- Be committed to making a difference with a positive ‘can do’ outlook
- Be adaptable and resilient
- Have the ability to remain calm and positive under pressure
- Be honest, showing integrity
- Be able to maintain confidentiality
- Be able to lead by example and demonstrate professional values, securing the ethos of the Academy
- Committed to the safeguarding of children and young people.
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