Administration Assistant

Challney High School for Girls, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9FJ

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  17 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  9 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £22,490.00 Annually (Actual)

Administration Assistant job summary

Administration Assistant

Location: Challney High School for Girls

Contract Type: Permanent

Actual Salary: £22,490 (NJC L3, point 6)

Closing date: 9am on Friday 20th March 2026

Start date: As soon as possible

Challney High School for Girls is an outstanding, World Class and inclusive school with a vision to develop influential women of the future. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our school community.

We are looking to appoint a self starter to join our enthusiastic and collaborative Admin team. The right individual will be a highly motivated Administration Assistant with a meticulous eye for detail and exceptional written literacy. The successful applicant will be required to work both independently and collaboratively within a team of experienced staff who are dedicated to providing all students with the highest quality of education.

For one afternoon a week, the role will require the individual to manage the scheduling of supply staff. These hours will be paid at the grade appropriate to that role.

Applicants for these public-facing posts will need to demonstrate the ability to converse, and provide effective help or advice, fluently in spoken English.

We have an excellent CPD programme, which includes both bespoke sessions delivered by the school, as well as those held by Chiltern Learning Trust. Full training, support and induction will be provided. For further information into our school please refer to the applicant letter.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, this appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

We are unable to accept CVs.

We thank you for your interest in this role.

For further information, please contact Shazia Hussain, HR, hr@challneygirls.luton.sch.uk.

We offer a range of employee benefits:

• A comprehensive induction programme and a supportive working environment including access to Teaching School Hubs and Initial Teacher Training

• Exceptional CPD and development / promotional opportunities

• Refer a friend scheme

• Generous pension schemes

• Employee assistance programme

• Employee of the month scheme

• Diverse workplace

The closing date for applications is 9am on Tuesday 17th March 2026.

Interviews will take place on Friday 20th March 2026. Previous applicants need not apply.

Visit our website: www.challneygirls.luton.sch.uk

Follow us on X (Formerly Twitter): @Challney_Girls

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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Challney High School for Girls

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1046 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Challney High School for Girls website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/challney-high-school-for-girls

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