Administration Assistant

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Administration Assistant Job details

Salary Level 1, Tier 2 £25,588. Actual salary, 37 hours per week, term time only: £21,848.22. Contractual hours: 37. Basis Part Time. Job type: Support Staff - Other. Location: The Holgate Academy, Nabbs Lane, Hucknall, Nottingham, NG15 6HB. Job category: Administration. Date posted: 24/06/2026. Job reference: R05555.

Job overview

The Holgate Academy are looking for an Administration Assistant to join our talented and supportive operations team.

Why join The Holgate Academy as an Administration Assistant

This post would be suitable for either a new entrant to an administrative role or someone with previous experience. We would welcome applications from individuals returning to work following a career break and will consider part time or flexible working arrangements where possible.

We aim to make effective use of each administrator's skills and experience and offer opportunities to work across a range of administrative functions within the organisation for the right candidate. Part of this role involves supporting the academy with data administration, including maintaining and working with information systems, as well as using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

We would very much recommend and welcome you for a visit so you can meet us and understand our community.

Successful candidate responsibilities

• Have the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of students by equipping them for future success
• Have high expectations of themselves and the ability to instil these in staff and students alike
• Be a committed team player
• Be invested in working together to equip students for success

Essential

• Experience of carrying out a wide range of administrative and business duties
• Working with a variety of IT systems including word processing, spreadsheet and database operation
• Ability to identify issues that could impact on service delivery and identify improvements to current processes
• Handling information in accordance with the Data Protection principles, dealing with confidential and sensitive information.
• Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students and providing equality of opportunity
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

Desirable

• First Aid trained
• Minimum 2 years' experience in an administrative work setting

Our employee benefits

At Diverse Academies, you'll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.

In return you will benefit from:

• Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 21.8%
• Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities covering technical, leadership and coaching skills via the trust's Diverse Association for Professional Learning
• Employee Assistance Programme
• GP helpline
• Health and wellbeing advice and support
• Eyecare vouchers
• Salary sacrifice schemes - car scheme, cycle to work, home and electronics
• Lifestyle savings - discounts and offers on gym memberships, holidays, days out, shopping, restaurants, etc
• Health cash plan (personal or family) - where you pay monthly and can claim money back on private treatments such as dental, optical and therapies (e.g. physiotherapy, osteopathy etc)
• Childcare - breakfast and after school provision
• Take a look at our rewards and benefits online

Applications

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate.

Closing date: 10 th July 2026

Interview date: W/C 13 July 2026

Start date: 1 September 2026

If you have any initial questions or would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Lynsey Baum, at

About Diverse Academies Trust

Diverse Academies is a multi-academy trust with a vision to inspire, to raise aspirations and to create brighter tomorrows. Across primary, secondary and special settings, we share a common mission to nurture curiosity, develop wellbeing and empower children and young people to go beyond their aspirations. Together, we believe we can make a difference in our diverse communities, and in the lives of those who learn with us and work with us.

We empower. We respect. We care.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our care. We expect everybody volunteering for the organisation to share this commitment. Any offer will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances. View our safeguarding and child protection policy.