Sixth Form Administrator

Hall Cross Academy

Thorne Road

Doncaster

DN1 2HY

37 hours per week 8am – 4pm Monday to Friday

Term time plus 3 days

Responsible to: Head of Sixth form

The Directors of Exceed Learning Partnership and Governors of Hall Cross Academy are looking to appoint a sixth form administrator.

Hall Cross Academy is part of Exceed Learning Partnership, a Multi Academy Trust which currently comprises of: 10 Academies, Bentley High Street Primary School, Carr Lodge Academy, Edlington Victoria Academy, Hall Cross Academy, Hill Top Academy, Rosedale Primary School, Sandringham Primary School, Sheep Dip Lane Academy, The Mallard Academy and Willow Primary School.

This is a great opportunity for an exceptional individual to join a highly successful and rapidly- expanding Trust. There will be scope to have significant impact and develop your career with the organisation.

What we are looking for?

We are looking for an organised and engaging administrative professional looking to make a positive impact in an educational setting? Hall Cross Academy is seeking a Sixth Form Administrator to join our dedicated team. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive operational and administrative support to the Head of Sixth Form and pastoral staff.

The Sixth Form Administrator is key to ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and administrative efficiency within the Sixth Form. Primary duties include:

  1. Attendance & Student Support: Monitoring attendance and punctuality daily, contacting parents regarding unauthorised absences, meeting with students to support attendance, and tracking attendance data.
  2. Administrative & Operational Management: Providing UCAS administration, maintaining the website and social media feeds, managing the Bursary Scheme, and organising Sixth Form events.
  3. Recruitment & Engagement: Assisting in the recruitment process, conducting school tours, and supporting marketing material development.
  4. General Academy Support: Attending school events and meetings, invigilating exams, performing daily duty positions, assisting in emergency responses, and undertaking first aid duties.

Why work for Exceed Learning Partnership and at Hall Cross Academy?

  • Excellent career development working alongside a National Leader of Education
  • Talented and hard-working professional colleagues who are committed to children’s success across the curriculum
  • The support of being part of a successful Multi Academy Trust
  • The most up-to-date research and opportunities to influence national policy
  • Wonderful pupils and parents who support the school in all its aspirations
  • A highly committed and supportive Governing Body
  • An inclusive ethos in which everyone is valued and respected

At Exceed Learning Partnership, we have a strong culture of school improvement, and professional development is at the heart of the Trust and all its academies/schools. We offer the opportunity for you to gain your National Qualifications; a dynamic development programme has been established for senior leaders with coaching and mentoring support directly by the National Leader of Education. As part of this programme we have developed opportunities within our Trust to shadow fellow leaders working in outstanding academies in order to learn and be supported by their expertise. Our leaders have a wealth of knowledge and are highly experienced in improving outcomes for pupils.

As a Trust, we are passionate about meeting the needs of all our learners, ensuring their happiness and making the most of their individual talents. The focus on developing a lifelong love of learning is underpinned by rigorous attention to the development of essential skills and tools. We are committed to providing the very best educational opportunities for the pupils of Hall Cross Academy It is an exciting opportunity for you to join this team and ‘make a difference.’

Hall Cross Academy is a large ‘good’ 11-18 comprehensive school based on two sites within Doncaster. The Academy caters for over 2000 students, including over 500 in the sixth form. This makes us one of the largest schools in England.

Our focus at Hall Cross is on pupil wellbeing, personalised curriculum offer and academic progress. Pupils are supported and encouraged to achieve their full potential. We are committed to improvement and development and strive to achieve outstanding status.

The Directors and Governors of Exceed Learning Partnership are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants will undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and online checks. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, the role is engaged in regulated activity and will therefore require a children’s barred list check. Shortlisted Applicants will be required to complete a self-disclosure

If you have not heard from us within three days of the shortlisting date, then unfortunately on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

Application Details:

For the full recruitment pack, job description, person specification and to apply for the position please view our recruitment portal here.

If you think you have the qualities and want to be part of a high-performing team, dedicated to providing the best possible educational opportunities for the young people of Doncaster, then please apply for the position here.

Closing date for applications: 6th November 2026 at 9:00am

Short-listing:  10th November 2026

Interviews: 17th November 2026

The Directors and Governors of Exceed Learning Partnership are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants will undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, the role is engaged in regulated activity and will therefore require a children’s barred list check. Shortlisted Applicants will be required to complete a self-disclosure.

If you have not heard from us within three days of the shortlisting date, then unfortunately on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

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