School Leadership Administration Assistant - Westwood College

We Are Recruiting for a School Leadership Administration Assistant!

Westwood College and Leek High are under new leadership and entering an exciting phase of improvement and development. If you want to play a key role in supporting our Senior Leadership Team and contributing to the smooth, effective running of the school, we would be delighted to hear from you. Tours of the school are welcomed-come and see our community and the difference you could make.

Position: School Leadership Administration Assistant

Start Date: April-May 2026
Contract Type: Permanent - Green Book Terms and Conditions

Pay: Grade: 5, SCP 7, FTE £26,403. Actual Salary- £17,350

Hours of Work: 28 hours per week, split over four days Monday-Friday (7 hours per day)

Term Time only with an additional 6 days to cover training and inset.
Location: Westwood College and Leek High School
Line Manager: Head of School

About the Role

This is a key administrative role providing confidential, high quality support to the Head of School, Senior Leadership Team and Governing Body at Westwood College and Leek High School. You will oversee diary management, organise meetings and documentation, maintain essential records including those related to safeguarding and data protection, and coordinate the school's marketing and external communications.

The role involves clerking meetings, preparing agendas and minutes, producing leadership documentation, coordinating significant school events, and acting as a central point of contact for governors, external agencies and media enquiries. Your professionalism, organisation and attention to detail will help ensure the effective daily operation of the school and contribute to the wider success of our community.

About the Talentum Learning Trust

The Talentum Learning Trust is a multi academy trust formed in 2016, bringing together nine schools in and around the town of Leek in the Staffordshire Moorlands, including Westwood College and Leek High School. The Trust has grown from a strong history of collaboration-initially between Churnet View Middle School, Leek High School and Westwood College-and now includes a wider family of first and middle schools across the community. The Trust is committed to supporting and empowering learners, fostering high aspirations, and building strong partnerships between schools, students and the wider community to ensure an excellent and inclusive learning experience for all.

We Are Looking for Someone Who:

• Has experience in administrative systems and confidential working
• Can manage diaries, meeting administration and clerking responsibilities
• Has excellent ICT and organisational skills
• Can produce accurate, high quality written documentation
• Communicates professionally with staff, governors and external partners
• Can work constructively as part of a team
• Demonstrates confidentiality, resilience and a strong commitment to safeguarding

We Offer:

• Commitment to your ongoing professional development
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• A dedicated staff wing including kitchen, lounge and workspace
• Free on site parking
• Use of the school multi gym before and after working hours
• Voluntary membership of the Staff Association

How to Apply

Please submit your completed application form and associated documents to by midday on Monday 13th April 2026. Interviews will take place that week/after half term; shortlisted candidates will be contacted with details.

For any queries, please contact S. Ball:

The Talentum Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and a social media screening check will be completed for successful applicants.

Please note: We do not accept CVs.