Academy Office Administrator. Education & Training

Overview

Academy Office Administrator

Location: Attleborough, Norfolk NR17 2AJ

Salary: Scale 7-11 £ 23,283 To £25,258 (Pro-Rata)

Vacancy Type: Term Time Plus Two Weeks, 37 Hours Per Week (Monday To Friday)

We are seeking to appoint a flexible, resilient and hardworking Office Administrator to join the Academy s Support Team. The successful candidate will be an active member of the team in order to maximise the efficiency of all administrative work that supports the academic and personal development of our students.

Based in the Main Office and reporting to the Facilities Support Manager, the Office Administrator will be responsible for providing support to all aspects of the Academy s administrative function and be the first point of contact for all school visitors. This position will include handling of sensitive and confidential information along with daily liaison with staff, parents, students and other external bodies to ensure the smooth running of the office.

Candidates should have experience of working in a busy and demanding reception/office environment as well as a good knowledge of IT systems including Microsoft Office. Excellent customer service, professionalism and a willingness to go above and beyond is at the forefront of this role.

• Provide support to all aspects of the Academy's administrative function and act as first point of contact for visitors.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information and liaise daily with staff, parents, students and external bodies to ensure smooth office operations.
• Work in a busy reception/office environment with good knowledge of IT systems including Microsoft Office.

• Experience of working in a busy and demanding reception/office environment.
• Good knowledge of IT systems including Microsoft Office.
• Excellent customer service, professionalism and a willingness to go above and beyond.
• Energetic, pro-active and enthusiastic with a calm, organised and approachable character.
• Clear commitment to working with young people.

The post is based in Attleborough Academy and reports to the Facilities Support Manager. The post offers a fulfilling opportunity to work responsibly with young people in the Academy.

We are part of Sapientia Education Trust (SET). The SET is committed to bringing like-minded schools together to develop a world class education. In addition, we recently achieved the World Class School Quality Mark.

It is anticipated that interviews will take place on Friday 30 January 2026 and shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email with details of the arrangements. The post will be offered subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Sapientia Education Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Closing date for receipt of applications: Monday 26 January 2026 (by 09.00)

Attleborough Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.