Teaching and Learning Administrator

Teaching and Learning Administrator
Department: Teaching and Learning
Salary: £26,667 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent Full time - 37 hours per week

Reference: REC2496 | Closing Date: Wednesday 16th September 2026

The Opportunity

Barnsley College is seeking an organised, proactive and customer-focused Teaching and Learning Administrator to join our Teaching and Learning team.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting quality improvement and assurance processes across the College.

Working closely with the Teaching and Learning team, you will provide high-quality administrative and clerical support to ensure the smooth operation of departmental activities.

The successful candidate will support the planning and preparation of Teaching and Learning events and whole college development days, maintain efficient systems and processes, and provide monitoring and tracking information to support department objectives.

The role also involves finance-related duties, including creating purchase orders, processing invoices and tracking expenditure, as well as supporting meetings through accurate minute taking and action tracking.

This position offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative environment where your contribution will directly support the continuous improvement of teaching, learning and student success across the College.

About You

You will be an experienced administrator with excellent organisational skills and a keen eye for detail.

You will be confident prioritising workloads, meeting deadlines and providing effective support to colleagues and customers.

You will have experience working in an administrative environment and be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook. Experience of working with finance processes, including raising purchase orders and processing invoices, would be advantageous.

You will be an excellent communicator, capable of building positive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Below is a list of some of the key skills, qualifications and experience we are seeking for this exciting opportunity.

Required

• Relevant Level 3 qualification
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent Level 2 qualification)
• Relevant qualifications in Microsoft Office Applications
• Experience in a clerical or administrative role
• Experience of working within an educational environment
• Experience working within finance, raising purchase orders and invoicing

Reasons to join us

• We offer substantial annual leave entitlement (Up to 47 days per year including bank and public holidays)
• Holiday purchase scheme to buy additional annual leave days
• Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous 19.2% employer contribution! 
• We invest in our people through funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training and paid volunteering days
• Career advancement opportunities with tailored support for staff to progress 
• Free Barnsley College courses to support your professional and personal development (subject to approval)
• 24/7 access to same day appointments with a GP
• Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining and leisure as part of YouatWork
• Access to health cash plans as members of the Westfield Health Scheme or Health Shield
• Discounted college gym membership with onsite facilities
• Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services and the Foundations App
• Discounts schemes for greener travel including Northern Rail, Trainline and Cycle to Work
• Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines
• Access to discounted hair and beauty therapies at our onsite salon
• On site subsidised Starbucks and food outlets offering a variety of dining options
• Free breakfast provided daily for all staff members
• Our shared purpose - We believe in transforming the lives of both our learners and staff
• Employees can enrol on a Barnsley College course of their choice free of charge, supporting both professional and personal development (subject to approval)

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 16th September 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be able to demonstrate this at the point of appointment. Please note that we are unable to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this position.

Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.

Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.