Admin Assistant

Lift Feversham Harewood StreetBradford, BD3 9EGUnited Kingdom Salary: NJC 3-4 £18,650 - £18,943 (Actual Salary) £ £24,796 - £25,185 (FTE) + well‑being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits Hours: 32.5 per week, 39 weeks per year Closing date: 10th Dec Interviews: WC 16th Dec Contract: Permanent Start date: January 2026 Lift Feversham is seeking a dedicated, organised and enthusiastic Administrative Assistant to join our busy and friendly office team. About the Role As an Administrative Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth day‑to‑day running of our school office. Duties will include: Providing a welcoming first point of contact for parents, students and visitors Answering telephone and email enquiries Supporting attendance, admissions and pupil records General clerical tasks such as filing, photocopying and data entry Assisting with communications and school events We are looking for someone who: Is organised, efficient and able to work under pressure Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills Works well as part of a team and independently Is committed to the values and ethos of Feversham School Is fluent in English language; speaking and written skills, and it would also be advantageous if more than one language is spoken to support our diverse school community. Holds UK right to work This role is not eligible for sponsorship About our school At Lift Feversham, we believe in the power of education to ignite creativity and curiosity, unleashing a passion for life that lasts a lifetime. Academic excellence combined with character development is at the core of our educational philosophy. We champion a holistic approach that celebrates the whole child. Our school is an “oasis of joy and hope” (Ofsted 2025) for children, families and the staff. The headteacher is an award‑winning educator, recognised as TES Headteacher of the Year, and the school is a strong advocate of music and arts in the curriculum, having featured in national and local media outlets. Who is Lift Schools? We’re a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child – in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they’ve ever had. We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation. We offer you: Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career. Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs. Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered. Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part‑time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. Follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn. Further details can be found on our careers page. Lift Schools is recruiting for Teacher Training placements. Please click here to view the website for further details. Downloads Job Description Brochure Safer Recruitment Statement AI Statement #J-18808-Ljbffr