Administration Assistant - Sixth Form
Redborne Upper School and Community College, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2NU8 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
8 July 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
30 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £11,592.00 - £11,962.00 Annually (FTE)
Administration Assistant - Sixth Form job summary
ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT - SIXTH FORM
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time (20 hours/week, term-time only + 5 training days) 10am - 2pm. There is some flexibility on the hours but it is a Monday - Friday role.
Salary: Level 2D (Point 4-6)
Actual Salary Range: £11,592.00 - £11,962.00 (dependent on experience)
Are you organised, great with people and looking for a rewarding role where you can make a difference every day?
We are looking for an enthusiastic, empathetic and highly organised Administrative Assistant to join our Sixth Form team. If you love variety, have good IT skills, and enjoy working around children and young people, this is the perfect role for you.
About the Role
This is a varied and exciting role working with our Sixth Form team.
Providing administrative support to the Sixth Form team
Helping to manage the Sixth Form email inbox, routing queries from parents, staff, and external agencies to the correct team members.
Providing administrative support for the university application process.
Preparing documentation and coordinating Induction Days, Open Evenings, and Parent Consultation evenings as required.
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome applications from those who are:
Experienced school staff ready for a new challenge.
Excellent communication skills and a patient, positive attitude.
Strong IT skills.
Good organisation skills and attention to detail.
A commitment to safeguarding and the wellbeing of children.
Someone who can build strong working relationships with staff and contractors
What We Offer
A supportive and inspiring team environment
Outstanding professional development opportunities.
The opportunity to be part of a school community that values every member of staff
Work in a school committed to continuous improvement and excellence
Make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people
Join a team that values inclusion, development, and wellbeing
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Access to employee wellbeing support.
Working Hours
20 hours per week Term Time Only plus 5 training days
Monday - Friday: 10.00am - 2.00pm
If you are passionate about education, eager to develop your skills, and ready to make a real impact — we would love to hear from you!
Visits to the school are welcome by appointment.
Apply now and take the next step in your education career journey!
Closing Date: Wednesday 8th July 2026
We reserve the right to close the application process early.
Interview Date: TBA
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to the safeguarding and promotion of children’s welfare and all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory DBS clearance.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Redborne Upper School and Community College
- School type
- Academy, ages 13 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1592 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 13 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Redborne Upper School and Community College website
Redborne Upper School provides a dynamic, friendly and vibrant environment where support, training and development for all staff is a priority. Our students and staff experience a supportive and caring atmosphere, along with high standards and expectations for success. Do you want to be part of a successful team of highly committed staff working towards excellence? If so, we look forward to hearing from you.
Please note that Redborne does not accept applications from agencies or CV's.
We are committed to the safeguarding and promotion of children’s welfare and all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory DBS clearance.
Redborne is a successful school on a spacious and pleasant campus near the market town of Ampthill in Bedfordshire. We achieve excellent examination results with about three-quarters of students typically gaining Maths and English at grades 9 – 4. ‘A’ Level results are also very good with over half at ‘A*’, ‘A’ or ‘B’ grades and an overall pass rate of 99.9%. About 80% of the Sixth Form go on to university and each year a number of students get into Oxbridge. The school is well regarded, oversubscribed and situated in a very pleasant area of Central Bedfordshire, within easy reach of London. The campus includes a state-of-the-art 400 seat theatre and Sixth Form social area. In the next few years the school is likely to expand to 1,700 with 500+ in the sixth form. Redborne is also a National College Support School, a Leading Edge School and has Teaching School Status.
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