12 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    4 August 2025 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    21 July 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Administration, HR, data and finance

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: 37 hours per week (8am to 4pm), term time plus one week

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£25,186 - £26,244 FTE / £22,096 - £23,024 actual

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a proactive individual with a ‘can do’ attitude and the ability to help identify improved systems within our school operations as well as assist in the smooth running of our established processes. Responsibilities will not be restricted to those listed above and the right candidate will require a high level of flexibility.

The successful candidate will also have:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work to deadlines
  • Experience using Microsoft Office including Word and Excel
  • Highly organised, accurate and detail conscious work ethic
  • Ability to use discretion and respect confidentiality

Experience of working with SIMS (or other education MIS) would be beneficial but training can be provided. A knowledge and understanding of the education sector and/or experience of working within a school environment or other busy office environment would be desirable.

What the school offers its staff

We are a welcoming, caring and supportive working environment and high priority is given to the wellbeing of our staff and students.

In addition, we offer:

  • A generous pension scheme for support staff
  • Access to a Cycle to Work scheme
  • An active Staff Wellbeing Committee with numerous enrichment activities on offer
  • On-site free parking
  • A wellbeing day per academic year (prorated for part timers)
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme

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.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

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About Robert May's School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1319 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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School website
Robert May's School website
Email address
lisa.shackleton@rmays.com
Phone number
01256 702700
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Robert May’s School, which dates from 1694, is a high attaining and oversubscribed 11-16 Academy school with a distinctive ethos based on the charitable principles of our founder.

Arranging a visit to Robert May's School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lisa.shackleton@rmays.com.

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