Administration Assistant

Make a difference as the welcoming face of Woodlands Academy!

At Woodlands Academy we are looking for a professional and friendly individual to join our team. If you are highly organised, enjoy a fast-paced environment, and are passionate about supporting student success, we want to hear from you.

At Woodlands Academy, we believe that everyone belongs. Our Principal, Becky Wright, leads with a philosophy of unconditional positive regard, where safeguarding and high-quality, inclusive education are at the heart of everything we do. We strive to create a "warm hug" of an environment—a place where both staff and students are empowered to thrive, regardless of their starting point or background.

Woodlands is a school where we celebrate the individual. You will be part of a supportive network that values kindness, integrity, and collaboration, ensuring that every member of our team has the tools to provide an ambitious education for our children.

The role:

• Location:Woodlands Academy, Grimsby

• Salary Scale:Scale 2, Points 4 £26,016 (FTE)

  £22,153 (Actual)

37 hours per week, Term time plus 5 days

• Reports to: Principal/SLT

• Closing Date: 16th September 2026, Midday

• Interviews will be held: To be confirmed

• Start Date:ASAP

As the first point of contact for our school, you will play a crucial role in maintaining our positive image and ensuring daily operations run smoothly. Your day-to-day will include:

• Reception Excellence: Welcoming visitors, managing the switchboard, and ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed.

• Administrative Support: Assisting the leadership team, managing school diaries, and document and report processing.

• Student Welfare: Managing student attendance records, delivering first aid, and assisting with medical checks.

• Information Management: Updating MIS systems and maintaining secure, accurate student and staff records.

We are proud to have the highest performing primary and secondary schools in our area and we are honored to have been shortlisted for the TES Inclusive Trust of the Year Award. Most importantly, we are proud that we are improving the life chances for our children and giving them the tools and the values to lead happy and successful lives.

• We will act with integrity, honesty and transparency in all that we do
• We will trust our fellow professionals and value their skills and knowledge
• We will work collaboratively and encourage others to do the same
• We will work inclusively, building and celebrating inclusive and diverse communities
• We will be kind to ourselves and in all our dealings with others, acting with compassion and empathy
• We will communicate regularly and with clarity with our stakeholders and with each other, welcoming and reflecting on constructive feedback from others
• We will be aspirational for all, wanting the best for ourselves and for everyone

Come and join our happy, values led trust that truly believes in “success and happiness for all”

Harbour Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks and enhanced DBS.

We truly believe that once you visit Woodlands Academy, a part of our incredible school stays with you. We warmly welcome visits to our school - please reach out to organise a tour or to discuss the role in more detail.

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