Sixth Form and Careers Administration Officer

Sixth Form and Careers Administration Officer

Permanent

Pay scale: B1/B3 SCP 4-11 Actual Salary £22,418 - £25,049

37 hours per week

Term Time only plus 5 additional days

Closing date Monday 2nd November 2026 @ 9am

Interviews week commencing 9th November 2026

We have an excellent opportunity for an Administration Officer to join us to provide efficient, effective and professional administrative, organisational and liaison support for the Sixth Form and Careers provision.

With excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, you will support the smooth running of Sixth Form administration, careers education activities and student progression processes, contributing to a high-quality service for students, parents/carers, staff and external partners.

Woodkirk Academy is a high performing, successful, well established, fully comprehensive, co-educational 11-18 maintained Academy. We have a proud record in academic, intellectual, social and sporting, musical, dramatic and community developments. Our latest Ofsted report noted a ‘passion and commitment to continuous improvement’ and that ‘leadership at all levels is focused on the progress of pupils.’

We enjoy an excellent reputation as an employer and our ethos and working practices are well regarded. We take pride in looking after staff and supporting everyone in their roles in order to deliver excellent education to our students.

The postholder will work 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 8am - 4 pm and Friday 8am to 3.30pm, term time only plus 5 additional days. This post will be based at Woodkirk Academy.

In return for joining us in this role we can offer:

• An opportunity to use your skills and knowledge to make a real difference to the children within our community, whilst working within a school that fosters positivity and care.
• Access to an expanding range of lifestyle benefits including free flu vaccinations and a cycle to work scheme.
• Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme providing support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - this can include telephone GP appointments, physiotherapy, counselling and wellbeing services.
• Free Parking on site
• A wide range of possibilities to develop as a professional, with access to job related learning and development opportunities across the Trust.

Leodis Academies Trust and our individual Academies are committed to ‘Forging Young Futures’. To do this, each Academy has its own ethos and identity and has the freedom to develop individually as well as working collaboratively to secure high-quality outcomes for all its young people. By providing an extensive curriculum, both within and beyond the classroom, we cater for the wide range of talent and ability that our students have to offer. We work tirelessly to improve the life chances of all our young people and support them to make a positive contribution to their community.

For a discussion regarding this vacancy, please contact Kathryn Clarke Head of Sixth Form/Assistant Principal

All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, two references will be sought, and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check (DBS), medical clearance and provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK and evidence of qualifications.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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