Development Administrator
Chesham Grammar School, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 1BA20 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
2 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
13 October 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
- £29,114.00 - £31,230.00 Annually (FTE) FTE £29,114 - £31,230 / pro rata £4,880 - £5,234
Development Administrator job summary
We have an opportunity for a well-organised and efficient administrator to support the Development Director in delivering the school's fundraising and supporter engagement activities. The successful applicant will work with staff, parents, donors and external organisations, helping to coordinate events, communications and fundraising initiatives.
The role will support the Development Director with maintaining accurate records and databases, donor stewardship and fundraising campaigns, research into grant and trust fund opportunities and ensuring that Development Office activities run smoothly. The postholder will be able to demonstrate excellent administrative and organisational skills, strong attention to detail, the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, and a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Familiarity with social media and Canva would be a plus.
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT CHESHAM GRAMMAR SCHOOL:Chesham Grammar School is one of the largest employers in the town of Chesham. We know that our staff are our most important resource and we try to do all we can to look after them. Our vision is for everyone at CGS to enjoy, achieve and belong. This applies to staff and students alike. Some of the benefits of working at CGS are:
A strong commitment to ensuring staff workload is manageable and to staff wellbeing
Engaging, highly motivated and able students
High staff retention
Staff social events
London Fringe Allowance
Long service awards
Preferential admission for qualified children of school staff
Access to the generous Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
A comprehensive induction programme for new staff
Strong commitment to ongoing staff CPD, including support for NPQs
Free on-site parking
Cycle to work scheme
Subsidised gym membership at Chesham Leisure Centre (next door to the school)
APPLICATIONSPlease complete an application form via the “mynewterm” portal (follow link: https://mynewterm.com/school/Chesham-Grammar-School/137091)
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:Monday 2 November 2026 at midday
INTERVIEW DATE: Thursday 5 November 2026
We reserve the right to interview and appoint on application. Early applications are encouraged to avoid disappointment
Red Kite Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.
Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Chesham Grammar School, our vision is for everyone to enjoy, achieve and belong. Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is one way in which we seek to fulfill this for everyone in our diverse and vibrant school community
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Red Kite Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.
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 Chesham Grammar School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1331 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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Chesham Grammar School is a co-educational grammar school in Buckinghamshire. There is a county-wide selection to secondary school at 11+ and there are 13 grammar schools within the county, five of which are co-educational.
Our intake is drawn from a very wide geographical area. The majority of students come from the Chiltern and South Bucks area of Buckinghamshire but we also have students who travel from Hertfordshire and from towns on the Metropolitan Line such as Harrow and Uxbridge.
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