Be part of Horizons Academy, a brand new, state of the art special school opening in January 2026 in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. The purpose-built academy will meet the needs of children and young people from key stage 2 to 5 with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), along with autism spectrum conditions (ASC). The academy will accommodate 160 pupils aged 7 to 19.
We are looking for an Administration Assistant to start from September 2025 with an initial focus on assisting with outreach and transitional work prior to the academy opening. You will be based at Yeoman Park Academy for the Autumn Term.
Why join Horizons Academy?
Our vision for the new school is rooted in our firm belief that every child, regardless of individual need or ability, deserves an education that fosters inclusivity, meaningful engagement, and academic excellence. In meeting the wide-ranging specific needs of all learners, our vision is that every child and young person who learns within the walls of Horizons Academy will leave prepared for adulthood and can go on to be whoever they want to be and to achieve more than they could have ever imagined.
The opportunity
This role is for an Administration Assistant to provide a variety of clerical and administrative support for Horizons Academy, working as part of the team supporting across our three special academies (Horizons Academy, Redgate Primary Academy and Yeoman Park Academy). The role will be based at Horizons Academy once the academy opens. The candidate will work alongside our Academy Business Leader/Team Leaders, the wider admin team, and will be an integral part of our successful academy.
As our academy is currently under construction, it is not possible to offer visits to the school. Visits can be arranged to Redgate Academy and Yeoman Park Academy, our two current special schools. We expect the construction to be completed in autumn 2025, ready to welcome the first students in January 2026.
The successful candidate will:
Be a key part of the student services providing a range of administrative services to support the students and staff within the academy.
Work to defined standard business processes in performing a wide and varied range of administrative tasks having due regard to confidentiality and safeguarding.
Help resolve issues to ensure that effective business and educational services are maintained.
Have good planning, prioritisation and organisational skills
Contribute to the provision of an effective environment for learning and prioritise tasks that support pupils.
Support the promotion of positive relationships with parents, carers and external agencies.
Support team members to ensure that quality, performance, standards and deadlines are achieved.
The successful candidate will be part of an organisation that is ambitious for its young people. Your role will play an important part in ensuring the smooth running of the administrative functions within the academy, alongside the Team Leader/business manager.
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 14%
Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities covering technical, leadership and coaching skills via the trust's Diverse Association for Professional Learning
Full support and induction
Employee Assistance Programme
GP helpline
Health and wellbeing advice and support
Eyecare vouchers
Salary sacrifice schemes -cycle to work, home and electronics
A tax-efficient car salary sacrifice scheme
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
Please detail within the supporting statement section of your application form what skills, knowledge and experience make you the right person to be part of the founding team for Horizons Academy.
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:
8th June 2025
Interview dates: 16th June 2025
Start date: September 2025
If you have any initial questions or would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Stacey Foster, sfoster@yeomanpark-ac.org.uk
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.
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