Administrative Assistant
Content + Source + Freshness • 16 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
A stable role in the education sector with a focus on administration but may lack the competitive salary and benefits seen in corporate roles.
- Stable part-time career in education
- Opportunity to positively impact student transitions
- Clear structure and responsibilities in the role
- May not offer competitive compensation compared to corporate roles
Pros
- Job stability in an educational institution
- Potential to impact students positively through administrative support
- There is a clear structure within the role and responsibilities
Cons
- Lower salary range compared to corporate administration jobs
- Growth may be limited to lateral moves within the school system
- Requires strong interpersonal skills which might not suit all candidates
Who it's for
Entry to Mid-Level • Part-time or full-time
Good fit
- Administrative professionals passionate about education
- Individuals seeking a stable role in community settings
- Candidates eager to support school administration and operations
Not recommended for
- Those preferring higher corporate salaries and benefits
- Candidates uninterested in educational environments
- Individuals without prior administrative experience
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
We are looking for a professional and motivated Administrator to join our highly successful School Business Team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the delivery of high quality, effective administrative processes, including the management of the Admissions process. You will support the School Business Leader, in ensuring that the schools admissions process is run effectively and liaise with all departments to ensure transitions are smoothly run.
About you
Ideally, you will have experience of working in an administrative or admissions role, and looking for the next step in your career. It is essential that you have strong communication, interpersonal and organisation skills, as there will be a need to deal professionally with all of the schools’ stakeholders, including pupils, parents, employees, school governors and visitors. The School Support Team at Manor High School strive to secure the best outcomes for students and the right candidate will believe that they can make a difference with their highly valued role.
About us
Manor High School is an exceptional 11-16 school based in Oadby, Leicestershire. Every colleague in the school contributes to what we refer to as the Magic of Manor. This exceptional achievement comes from the hard-work and dedication of all staff. With around 930 students we benefit from a culturally diverse population and a body of students who are well-motivated, with very high aspirations.
Our school revolves around our four core values: Excellence, Inspiration, Resilience and Respect. These are reflected by staff and students in all that we do and all that we are and you will find our students are eager to learn and who share our passion for education and Science.
For more information or to arrange a visit, please contact our HR Manager Nicola Savill.
We reserve the right to interview early for the right candidate. Please submit your application as soon as possible.
