Job Description

Ref: SCH-WDT-0409

6 day(s) remaining

Establishment:

Halewood Academy

Location:

Halewood

Salary:

20,781 - 21,781, FTE 24,796 - 25,583

Department:

Business Support Team

Job Type:

Full Time

Closing Date:

14/10/2025 09:00

Interview Date:

w/c 20th October 2025

Start Date:

ASAP
Additional Information

Contract Type:

Permanent

Contract Term:

TTO - Term time only

Hours per Week:

37.00

Weeks per Year:

43.700

Pay Grade:

SCP 3-6
The Role


We are seeking to appoint an energetic and enthusiastic Administration and Reception Assistant to join Halewood Academy. The successful candidate will work within the school's Main Reception, to provide assistance across all aspects of school administration, including; Student Records, Admissions, SEN and Behaviour. The successful candidate would need to be capable of accurate minute taking as required.


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The role involves a demanding and varied workload in a very busy environment. You will be responsible for effective management of your time to ensure processes are followed, in a range of key areas.





Previous experience of working in a school environment, with an understanding of school systems (SIMS preferable) and structures would be desirable. A knowledge of SEN administration in relation to EHCPs would also be advantageous but not essential.





You will be joining the Academy at a very exciting point along its journey to excellence.





You will be given full support in your career development as we believe that development of staff is a key aspect in raising standards for our students. You will benefit from visionary, inspirational and dynamic leadership and be empowered to develop your own skills with access to world-class CPD. We are committed to professional development and have a strong track record of supporting colleagues to progress in their careers.


The Wade Deacon Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory medical clearance




Qualifications

Qualification Title

Grade

Good qualifications in both English and Maths
Essential


Skills

Relevant Skills

Good standard of ICT literacy including the use of Microsoft Office 365 and other school software
Essential


To have the ability to prioritise and organise own workload
Essential


Establish and develop appropriate relationships with all stakeholders
Essential


Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a variety of audiences
Essential


Relate to and work well with others as a member of a team
Essential


Be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Essential

Experience/Knowledge

Worked in an office environment
Essential


Experience of maintaining manual and computerised records and/or the management of information systems.
Essential


Worked successfully and co-operatively as a member of a team
Essential


Experience of meeting deadlines to ensure the effective management of resources.
Essential

Safeguarding Information


The Wade Deacon Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure. All applicants should read the school's Safeguarding/Child Protection policy and Safer Recruitment Policy, which are available on our websites.


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Halewood Academy


The Avenue, Wood Road

Halewood

Knowsley


L26 1UU



Karen Saunders


HumanResources@HalewoodAc...