Kirklees Council
Administration Officer (Maternity Cover) - Honley High School
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Administration Officer
About the Role
Schools
Directorate
Secondary Schools
Service Area
Honley High School
Hours
25 hours per week. Monday to Friday 9.00am – 2.00pm. Term Time Only.
Location(s)
HONLEY HIGH SCHOOL, STATION ROAD, HONLEY, HOLMFIRTH, WEST YORKSHIRE, HD9 6QJ
Position type
Temporary
Length of contract
Maternity cover. Please contact the school for more details.
Grade
Band C (NJC 4-6)
Salary
Actual Salary: £14,799 - £15,272 per annum.
Advert Wording
Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Honley High School
Start Date: Monday 9th November 2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Are you highly organised, proactive and committed to delivering excellent administrative support?
Do you take pride in producing accurate, high-quality work and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment? Are you a team player who can build positive working relationships whilst also managing your own workload effectively? If so, we'd love to hear from you.
We are seeking a motivated and professional Administration Officer to join our friendly and dedicated support team on a maternity cover basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator to play a key role in supporting the smooth running of our busy school.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for someone who has:
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- Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills and confidence using a range of systems and databases.
- The ability to produce accurate, high-quality documents with exceptional attention to detail.
- Experience of managing competing priorities and working to deadlines.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with staff, students, parents and external stakeholders.
- Experience of working within a school environment is desirable but not essential.
What The Role Involves In a Nutshell
To undertake general administrative work supporting all school operations by drafting letters, internal and external communications, photocopying, laminating, filing and record and data entry keeping in line with current GDPR requirements.
What you’ll get in return?
You’ll be joining a school and Trust which is all about putting staff first – with numerous wellbeing initiatives and social events to enjoy each term!
In Addition To This You Will Benefit From
- Automatic enrolment to the West Yorkshire Pension Fund.
- A Supportive and forward-thinking Leadership Team.
- Staff development through proactive personal and professional development.
- Working as part of a creative and supportive team who want the best for all of our students.
- Free Parking.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Eye Care.
- Annual Flu Vaccines.
- Home & Technology Scheme.
- Rewards and discounts.
- GP Online and Prescription Service.
- Your Care Wellbeing Platform & EAP.
- Lifestyle benefits & discounts.
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Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success, and we welcome applications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role.
If our school sounds like a place in which you could really make a difference, then we’d love to hear from you.
How To Apply
Could we be a good fit for each other? If you’d like a chat about the role or have any questions ahead of making a formal application, we’d be delighted to hear from you. Please contact our Leadership Co-ordinator Nicola Pogmore via nicola.pogmore@honleyhigh.co.uk.
If you’re ready to apply, please complete our online application fully by clicking here before the deadline.
SAFER RECRUITMENT
We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to behave in a way that supports this commitment and are subject to an enhanced DBS check; the post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).
Please be aware that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
If you are shortlisted for interview, we will undertake an online public search in line with guidance from the Department for Education and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026.
Closing date
12 October 2026, 9:00 AM
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