Administrative Assistant
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Leeds, LS12 5AW |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 6 Aug 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Ryecroft Academy wish to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Administrative Assistant to join our friendly and supportive administration team. Based in our busy school office, the successful applicant will provide high-quality administrative support for the wider school team, maintain accurate records, support reception and student services, and communicate effectively with staff, students, parents and visitors.
Potential applicants should:
• GCSE 4/C and above (or equivalent) in English.
• Strong IT and communication skills.
• A proactive approach to work and be well organised.
• A calm and friendly approach.
• The ability to work well under pressure and to use their own initiative.
What the school offers its staff
What we offer you:
As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:
• Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds. The GORSE Academies Trust use ‘OnlineSCR’ for the processing of safeguarding checks – their privacy notice can be seen at: https://onlinescr.co.uk/policies/privacy-policy/.