Sixth form Admin Assistant (Part time)
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Prescot, L35 6NY |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 30 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 16 Nov 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Inspire & Excel at Rainhill High
Are you passionate about helping young people achieve their best?
We are looking to appoint a highly efficient and accurate Administrator with a positive attitude to join our Sixth Form team from January 2027. The position is offered on a part time basis working 3 days a week - Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
What You’ll Be Doing
• Providing front line reception
• Telephone calls and response follow ups
• Responsible for all administrative and clerical duties within our Sixth Form Centre
• Student data management
• Co-ordinating Arbor
• Ensuring the efficient running of the Sixth Form Centre
• Additional admin support for the main school office
About You
• Confident, proactive and adaptable
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Well organised
• Able to build positive relationships with students and staff
• Previous experience working in an educational setting would be an advantage but not essential
Why Rainhill High School?
• At Rainhill, we live by our values - Learn, Think, Contribute, Care.
• We are proud of our reputation for excellence and inclusion, and you’ll be part of a dedicated, welcoming team that makes a real difference every day.
• Permanent, full-time role
• ‘Good’ Ofsted-rated school (2023) - Part of Stephenson MAT
• Supportive environment - Reduced workload, tech investment & career development
• Excellent partnerships - Hope University, Ambition Institute, Rainbow Teaching School Hub and more
Purpose of the post:
Provision of efficient administrative and clerical running of the Sixth Form Centre, Arbor, and production of Data management.
Prospective candidates are warmly encouraged to visit the school by calling 01744 677205.
For further information and to apply, please visit Vacancies | Rainhill High School or contact jobs@rainhillhigh.org.uk
Key Dates:
Apply by: 9am on Monday 16th November 2026
Interviews: Wednesday 18th November 2026
If you are interested we would love to hear from you. Please email your completed application form to jobs@rainhillhigh.org.uk
What the school offers its staff
Our School’s mission is 'In Pursuit of Excellence’ in everything that we do and our core values; Learn, Think, Contribute, Care, embody our determination to ensure that all our students receive a first class education that enables them to take their place in society confidently.
We are a popular and high achieving school on the edge of Merseyside with a very strong reputation locally and significantly over subscribed.
Further details about the role
Qualifications
Good standard of education up to GCSE or equivalent - Excellent literacy and numeracy skills
RSA Typing/Word Processing or equivalent
NVQ Business Admin related qualifications or equivalent
Evidence of continuing professional development
Knowledge and Experience
Knowledge and IT experience of Microsoft Office systems
Knowledge and experience of IT, including printing, scanning, photocopying and typing
Working in a busy office/educational environment
Knowledge and experience using Arbor
Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive information
SkillsandAbilities
Excellent time management and organisational skills
Excellent communication, written and verbal, skills
Excellent admin and organisational skills
Able to prioritise
Can work well as part of a team and on an individual basis
The ability to multi-task in a demanding environment
The ability to problem-solve effectively
Excellent IT skills including knowledge of MS Office
Ability to liaise with students, parents, staff, Trustees and Governors
Decision making skills
Support school events appropriate to the role
CommitmenttoEqualOpportunities
Ability to understand and demonstrate commitment to equality and diversity
Commitment to safeguarding
Rainhill High School and Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people as well as promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion; where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosing & Barring Certificate and online searches as part of our Safer Recruitment & Selection Procedures.