Job Description
Are you an organised, proactive professional who thrives in a busy, purposeful environment?
Do you want your skills to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people?
At Leigh Academy Hugh Christie, we’re looking for a dedicated College Administrator to join our Attenborough College team - someone who brings not only strong organisational ability but also care, commitment, and a belief in what young people can achieve.
Within our distinctive small-school model, each College operates as a close-knit community where every student is known and supported. As College Administrator, you’ll be at the heart of that community - ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the College, supporting pastoral and academic processes, and helping students, staff, and families to thrive.
If you’re organised, personable, and ready for a role with real purpose - we’d love to hear from you. Join us, and be part of something bigger - a community where every detail matters, and every person counts.
The basis of this role is permanent, working 37.5 hours per week (8am-4pm Monday - Friday), Term Time + 1 week of inset and offering an actual salary of £21,241 per annum (£24,366 full-time equivalent) based on experience.
Working with us at Leigh Academy Hugh Christie
Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is a thriving secondary academy within Leigh Academies Trust, committed to delivering academic excellence, strong pastoral support, and meaningful community engagement. We offer a broad and inclusive curriculum that meets the diverse needs of our students—combining traditional subjects with vocational pathways and a wide range of enrichment opportunities.
Beyond the classroom, we place a strong focus on personal development, wellbeing, and character education, helping our students grow into confident, resilient, and well-rounded individuals.
With a proud history and an exciting future as part of Leigh Academies Trust, Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is a supportive and inspiring place for both students and staff to thrive.
Click here to visit our website and learn more.
Applying for this Opportunity
Thank you for your interest in joining us. If you’d like to find out more about this role or arrange a visit to the academy, please don’t hesitate to contact Amy Wenban (Recruitment Advisor): amy.wenban@latrust.org.uk / 01634 412 205.
To support your application, we recommend viewing the Job Pack by clicking here, which outlines the full role responsibilities and person specification. This will guide you in preparing a strong application and understanding what we’re looking for.
Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. All applications must be submitted through our online application form prior to the deadline.
Our Commitment to Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity
Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about it on our Careers site. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.