Administration Assistant

Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1NN

9 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  18 January 2027

• Closing date

  20 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  11 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: The working pattern is Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 8.30am–4.00pm, term time plus non-pupil days.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £27,709--£28,153
• Actual salary: £13,482-£13,698
• Pay scale: Scale 4, SCP 8-9

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a professional, enthusiastic and highly motivated Administration Assistant to join our friendly and welcoming school office team.

The working pattern is Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 8.30am–4.00pm, term time plus non-pupil days.

We are looking for a flexible and organised individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, who can provide an efficient, effective and high-quality administrative service to support the smooth running of our busy school office.

The successful candidate will be proficient in Microsoft Office and possess excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, use their own initiative and work effectively under pressure. The ability to communicate confidently, professionally and sensitively with a wide range of people is essential.

Our school office is a busy, fast-paced and ever-changing environment, where flexibility, resilience and a positive approach are key. No two days are quite the same, so the ability to adapt to changing demands while maintaining a calm and professional manner is vital.

The successful applicant will have:

• A good sense of humour! A positive outlook and the ability to contribute to a happy and supportive team.
• A cheerful and positive attitude, with the ability to remain calm, professional and approachable under pressure.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to use initiative, take responsibility for tasks, prioritise effectively and manage their own workload.
• Previous administrative experience in a busy, fast-paced environment (essential).
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills, with GCSE grades 4–9 (formerly A*–C), or equivalent, in English and Maths.
• Excellent IT skills, including confidence and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook.
• The ability to communicate confidently and sensitively with pupils, parents, colleagues, visitors and external agencies.
• A flexible and adaptable approach, with a willingness to support colleagues and respond positively to the changing needs of the school.
• Knowledge and experience of using Arbor would be an advantage, although full training will be provided.

What the school offers its staff

Great Chesterford C of E Primary Academy has a strong focus on promoting Christian values and is part of Great Oak Multi Academy Trust.

To find out more about this exciting opportunity and our school, please visit http://www.greatchesterfordprimary.co.uk

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Admin Assistant - Scale 4.doc - 74.5 KB (opens in new tab)

Admin assistant advert - Jan 2027.pdf - 301 KB (opens in new tab)

About Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 177 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy website
• Email address: sdyster@greatchesterford.essex.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01799 530292
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/great-chesterford-church-of-england-primary-academy

Arranging a visit to Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sdyster@greatchesterford.essex.sch.uk.

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