21 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    2 September 2025

  • Closing date

    10 August 2025 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    17 July 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Administration, HR, data and finance

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time: 14.5 hours per week Wednesday plus one other day Term Time Only

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Grade C4

What skills and experience we're looking for

Mayfield school is a special school, operational on three sites which are 12 miles apart.

Mayfield School Chestnut Centre educates primary aged pupils withsocial, emotional and mental health difficulties and associated challenging behaviour.

We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our administration team in September 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The successful candidate will have a happy and positive outlook and a genuine empathy for children and families. The successful candidate will have good organisation skills, an ability to form good relationships with staff and families.

Here at Mayfield our core ethos is to support the ongoing development of every pupil's EHCP needs in a safe, nurturing and happy environment where we are all 'Learning Together to be the best that we can be'.

You will have:

  • Experience of using IT (School based systems would be an advantage)
  • Great Literacy skills
  • Great communication skills
  • A flexible approach
  • An ability to respond to stressful situations with calmness

This post is for 2 days a week. One day will be a Wednesday and the other day we can be flexible. 14.5 hours a week.

What the school offers its staff

Working at Mayfield offers a rewarding and enriching experience for educators and staff alike. We foster a nurturing and inclusive environment where every team member is valued and supported. Our commitment to professional development ensures that you have access to continuous learning opportunities, helping you grow and excel in your career.

You’ll be part of a dedicated team that is passionate about making a positive impact on students’ lives, inspiring and guiding them to reach their full potential. Additionally, our school community is vibrant and collaborative, making it a place where your contributions are recognized and celebrated. Join us to be part of a mission-driven institution that truly values education and personal growth.

Watch our video to see what it is like to work at Mayfield:https://mayfieldtorbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/We-Are-Mayfield-30-1-1.mp4

As well as being part of this rewarding environment, Mayfield offers many personal benefits, including:

  • Impressive Government Pension Scheme; 18.4% for Support Staff plus other peace of mind / family protection benefits.
  • Access to free Well-being Support & Services.
  • Blue Light Discount Card & Employee Discount Scheme; providing up to 20% discounts across many companies.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. These posts are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and barred list check and other Safeguarding and Medical Checks. The interview will be a panel interview along with a written task and may include other tasks on the day.

All candidates will be required to provide two references which will be taken up if shortlisted but before interview

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

All of our safeguarding and recruitment policies can be found in the following places:

Our school website - www.mayfieldtorbay.org

Our recruitment & application system - mayfieldtorbay.face-ed.co.uk

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Mayfield School

School type
Special school, ages 2 to 19
School size
264 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 19
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
School website
Mayfield School website
Email address
nlidstone@mayfieldtorbay.org
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teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/mayfield-school-torquay

At Mayfield School in Torquay we have 180 pupils with severe and profound learning difficulties arranged in 19 classes from foundation through to Key Stage 4. We have highly skilled staff and fantastic facilities to support the ongoing development of every pupil’s EHCP need in a safe, nurturing and happy environment.

At Mayfield College in Paignton we have 52 students in Key Stage 4 and 5 with severe and profound learning difficulties. The highly skilled College team provide a holistic programme of study for our young people which utilised challenging, relevant and fun learning experiences whilst supporting individual progression and preparation for adulthood.

At Mayfield Chestnut in Brixham we have 32 Primary aged pupils with social, emotional and mental health difficulties arranged in 6 classes. Our highly skilled staff support our pupils to maintain academic progress whilst securing attachment and promoting resilience and wellbeing through playfulness, acceptance, curiosity and empathy.

Across our 3 sites we have the firm mission of Learning together to be the best that we can be building on the successes of today for the challenges of tomorrow.

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