Administration Manager

Whitcliffe Mount; Kirklees; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Kirklees is seeking an Administration Manager to lead the administration team. This pivotal role ensures efficient academy operations and provides support to senior leadership. The ideal candidate will excel in building relationships, possess HR knowledge, and demonstrate exceptional communication skills. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a vibrant learning environment while enjoying a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

First-class developmental opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Ability to build warm, positive but professional working relationships.
• Familiarity with school-specific HR guidance, such as pre-employment checks and DBS.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Well-organized with effective, confidential HR record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Lead administration team for efficient academy functions.
• Support the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team.
• Deliver high-quality, customer-focused service.

Skills

Building warm professional relationships

Knowledge of HR guidance

Excellent verbal communication

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

We are looking to recruit an Administration Manager who will play a pivotal role in leading our administration team and ensuring the smooth, efficient and professional running of all academy administration functions. This role provides essential support to the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, working closely with colleagues across the academy and the wider trust to deliver a high-quality, customer-focused service.

Hours

37 hours per week, term time plus 3 weeks.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have ability to build warm, positive but professional working relationships with a wide range of colleagues.

• Be familiar with school-specific HR guidance, such as pre-employment checks and DBS.

• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Be able to work well in multi-disciplinary teams.

• Be well-organised, able to implement and check effective, confidential HR record keeping.

Full details about the role can be found in the Application Pack.

At SHARE MAT, we aim to:

• Equip our staff to deliver their best every day; our belief is that by Valuing People, Supporting Personal Best is the key;

• Encourage all our pupils to go beyond what they think they can achieve and to enjoy learning, helping them to lead healthy and happy lives;

• Ensure our staff are happy at work, taking pride in pupils’ progress and development;

• Never stop improving, developing and sharing our practice with others;

• Deliver training and guidance relevant to the job role so expectations are understood, and staff feel motivated;

• Offer great benefits, making us the employer of choice, including first-class developmental opportunities for teaching staff led by one of our academies, Shelley College, which is the Teaching School Hub for Kirklees and Calderdale.

Whitcliffe Mount School is one of nine academies within our trust and is part of a close-knit community well located for commuting from Leeds, Huddersfield and Wakefield. Please do make arrangements to visit the academy if you wish to learn more before you apply; you will find it:

• It is a vibrant place of learning and encouragement where children/young people are happy, settled and confident;

• Has a broad and balanced curriculum that provides a memorable educational experience for all of its pupils;

• Aims to equip pupils with the attributes and attitude they need for their next stage of education.

Candidates are welcome to contact the academy to discuss the role further. Please contact Sarah Brierley, PA to the Headteacher, via email: [e-mail]

Please note that CVs will not be accepted. To apply, please complete an application form via the Apply button.

Closing date: Midday on Monday, 23rd February 2026.

Interview date: Friday, 27th February 2026.

SHARE MAT is committed to the Equality Act 2010 and also to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children and young people by adhering to Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. All staff and volunteers are regularly trained regarding our expectations in keeping our students safe. An enhanced DBS is required for every post.

SHARE MAT comprises Woodside Green Primary, Heaton Avenue Primary, Luck Lane Primary, Millbridge Primary, Royds Hall, Shelley College, Whitcliffe Mount School and Thornhill Community Academy. A central team provides operational support.