About this role
Administration Assistant
📍 Location: Thornhill Academy 💰 Salary: Grade 3 (NJC scale points 5 - 6) £22,926.30 - £23,290.14 ⏳ Contract and Working Pattern: 36 hours per week, term time plus 5 days, permanent 📅 Start Date: July 2026
Join a School on an Exciting Journey
Thornhill Academy, part of Consilium Academies, is seeking a professional, organised and enthusiastic Administration Assistant to join our dedicated support team. As the first point of contact for many visitors, parents and students, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of our busy academy office while delivering a warm, welcoming and efficient service to our school community.
About the Role
The successful candidate will provide high-quality administrative and clerical support across the academy, assisting staff, students, parents and visitors on a daily basis.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing incoming calls, emails and visitor enquiries Supporting student services and attendance administration Maintaining accurate records and data using Arbor Assisting with school communications and events Providing first aid support to students when required Managing reprographics, post and general office duties Supporting educational visits, trips and academy activities Updating academy systems and website information This is a varied and fast-paced role that requires excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
Has excellent administrative and organisational skills Is confident using ICT systems and Microsoft Office applications Has strong communication and customer service skills Can remain calm under pressure and manage competing priorities Enjoys working with young people and as part of a team Understands the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding Previous experience in an administrative role is essential, and experience working within a school environment would be advantageous.
About Thornhill Academy
Thornhill Academy is an 11-16 secondary school located close to Sunderland city centre. We are proud of our vibrant and diverse community, with students from 14 different ethnicities speaking 35 different languages.
At Thornhill, we are committed to providing an inclusive, supportive and ambitious environment where all students can thrive academically, socially and emotionally. Our values of effort, fairness and kindness underpin everything we do.
About Consilium Academies
Consilium Academies is a values-driven Multi-Academy Trust committed to Excellence and Equality with Integrity. Across our family of schools, we are dedicated to ensuring both students and staff achieve their full potential through collaboration, professional development and high-quality education.
We offer:
A supportive and collaborative working environment Access to high-quality CPD through our Centre for Professional Learning Opportunities for career development and progression A strong commitment to staff wellbeing Applications and Information
For further information about the role please see attached recruitment pack including, job description and person specification.
If you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange a visit to Thornhill Academy, please contact [email protected]
Closing date for applications is 09.00am Wednesday 3rd June 2026
Interviews will take place on a date to be arranged
Please ensure that within your application you provide the names, addresses, and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.
The Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, the Public Sector fluency duty requires state funded schools to ensure candidates for their customer facing roles have the necessary standard of spoken English.