Administration Assistant

Join our busy and welcoming school office team! Become our Administration Assistant at The King’s School, part of Pontefract Academies Trust. 

We’re looking for an organised and professional Administrative Assistant to provide high‑quality support to students, staff, parents, and visitors. 

In this role, you will: 

• Work as part of a supportive administration team to provide an efficient and professional service to students, staff, parents, visitors and external partners. 

• Carry out a range of financial administrative tasks, including processing orders for goods and services, raising purchase orders and preparing associated invoices for payment. 

• Support the administration of educational visits, ensuring accurate records, communication and logistics are maintained. 

• Manage general communications using the Trust MIS (BromCom), helping ensure information is timely and clearly shared across the school community. 

• Undertake Student Support duties, including delivering First Aid, as required 

• Provide reception cover when required, greeting visitors warmly, ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed and supporting with general enquiries. 

• Assist with general administrative duties and data input to ensure efficient day‑to‑day operation of the school. 

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full outline of the key responsibilities and accountabilities for the Administrative Assistant role. 

This is a permanent role to be worked 28 hours per week, term time plus 5 days) equating to 195 working days per year. 

Working Pattern: Monday – Friday between 08:00 – 17:00.  Final hours to be agreed to mutually suit the needs of the school and successful candidate.   

We’re looking for someone who: 

• Thrives in a fast‑paced environment and can juggle multiple priorities with accuracy and confidence. 

• Has a friendly, professional manner and can communicate clearly with students, staff, parents and visitors. 

• Works collaboratively as part of a team but is also able to use their own initiative. 

• Shows strong organisational skills and a proactive approach to problem‑solving. 

• Has a genuine passion for helping students thrive and meet their full potential. 

• Has the skills and abilities to support children of all abilities and personal needs.  

• Brings enthusiasm, reliability and a positive attitude to their work everyday.   

If you’re ready to make a real impact and join a supportive, forward-thinking team, we’d love to hear from you! 

About The Kings School   

The King’s School is proud of its exceptional academic achievements and rich heritage, where tradition meets the future with confidence and excitement. 

• Recognised as the one of the highest-performing schools in the Wakefield District, ranked in the top 15% nationally for progress 

• Renowned for incredibly high standards and excellence across all areas 

• Every student is encouraged and championed to reach their full potential and live out our values and ethos 

• A school environment where careers flourish and every child is embraced as exceptional, individual, and talented beyond measure 

This is an exciting time to join The King’s School as we continue to build on our reputation for excellence. 

At the heart of The King’s School is a commitment to nurturing ambition and improving life chances for every student. We believe in creating an environment where students thrive academically and personally, supported by strong values and a culture of care. 

As one of the oldest schools in Yorkshire, we are proud of our heritage and tradition, which continues to shape our future focused approach to education. 

Want to learn more?  

For more insight, please watch our short promotional film, which asks the question, ‘Where will King’s take you?’

The King's School - Heritage Film on Vimeo

What Our Staff Say About Working Here 

In the 2025 Edurio Staff Survey, Pontefract Academies Trust achieved fantastic results: 

85% of staff said they would recommend the Trust as a great place to work, significantly higher than the national benchmark of 73%. 

The King’s School’s own survey results were equally encouraging, reflecting the supportive and positive culture within our team. 

Here’s what our staff had to say… 

“I genuinely love working at King’s!” 

“My line manager always takes my personal needs into account. He is consistently supportive, approachable, and shows genuine care and understanding when it comes to my wellbeing.” 

What can we offer you? 

Be part of a team that values your growth, wellbeing and work-life balance. We offer a supportive environment with benefits designed to help you thrive: 

• Exciting career and leadership pathways supported by outstanding CPD opportunities, 

• Everyday Development (EDD) Framework: A simple, personal and flexible goal-based approach to continuous learning, career growth and wellbeing. 

• For the 2025/26 academic year, we will be providing staff with three Everyday Development (EDD) days.  These development days will offer you self-directed time away from the workplace to recharge and reflect on your personal and career goals.   

• Generous employer pension- West Yorkshire Pension Fund - LGPS, 

• Generous annual leave entitlements paid as part of your annual salary (starting from 26 days annual leave, increasing to 31 days after 5 years' service - plus 8 statutory bank holidays), 

• Fantastic family friendly policies with a focus on employee work/life balance, 

• Cycle to work scheme Blue Light Card 

• Discounted gym membership   

• Free eyecare via Specsavers  

• Childcare vouchers  

• Employee wellbeing programme (including physiotherapy, personal or professional concerns on legal, health, finance, wellbeing, and other matters), 

• Discounts at numerous retailers including O2  

• Free flu vaccinations.  

You can find further information about staff benefits, development opportunities and why you should work with us in the attached ‘Working for us’ booklet and by visiting our website. 

About Pontefract Academies Trust   

Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross-phase Multi-Academy Trust comprising of nine schools: seven primary and two secondary schools. Our mission is to run high-quality, high-achieving schools that give our children and young people the chances in life they deserve.  

We take pride in our workplace culture and the strength of our team.  By joining Pontefract Academies Trust, you will be part of one of the top 10 performing trusts nationally based on staff feedback (Eduiro 2025 staff survey). We received outstanding feedback, earning three awards based on national data from the 2024/25 academic year:  

• National: Trust Value Award – Excellence  

• Regional: Staff Choice Award (Larks Hill Junior & Infant School)  

• Regional: Trust Benefit School Award (De Lacy Primary School)  

These awards reflect the culture we’ve built – one where staff feel valued, listened to, and part of something meaningful.  

Looking ahead, we’ve recently announced an exciting development, a proposed merger with Ark Schools, planned for September 2026. This step reflects our ambition to grow, never settle, and to do what’s right for our pupils, staff, and community. This change will bring even stronger support, greater collaboration, and more opportunities. We’re excited for what’s ahead and we hope that you’ll consider joining us as we continue to grow.   

Ready to take the next step? Apply today and join a workplace that invests in you, your career, your wellbeing and your future. 

School Visits 

Potential candidates are encouraged and very welcome to visit our school. This is a great opportunity to explore our facilities, meet our dedicated staff, and get a feel for the vibrant community we have built here. We look forward to welcoming you and answering any questions you may have. 

Key Dates 

• Application Deadline: 10:00am, Monday 23rd February 2026 

• Interview Date: Provisional date of Monday 2nd March 2026 

• Start Date: ASAP 

Application Process 

• Complete application form via our website 

Important Links 

Pontefract Academies Trust Website  

Trust Strategic Plan for 2025 to 2028 

King's High School Website 

Further Information 

• Contact: 01977 601701   

• recruitment@kings.patrust.org.uk