Office Administrator

Bassingbourn Village College, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5NJ

28 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 October 2026

• Closing date

  31 August 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  3 August 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 22 hours a week, 3 days a week, term time only (38 weeks)
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: NJC Cambridgeshire Scale 5 Point 12 - 14 (£28,598 - £29,540 FTE per annum) £12,426.16 - £12,835.47 pro rata, plus holiday pay.

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Good level of secondary education including evidence of GCSEs or equivalent.
• First aid certificate, or the willingness to gain this qualification.
• Experience working in a similar administrative role.
• Able to work collaboratively with others.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good level of literacy and numeracy.
• A positive and flexible attitude to all aspects of the job including enthusiasm, a professional and common-sense approach and a dedication to the interest of the College.
• An eye for detail and a willingness to improve all aspects of college provision.
• Proactive, positive and flexible approach to work and taking on new tasks.
• Ability to ensure work is accurate and delivered so that deadlines are met.
• High standards of behaviour in the professional role.
• Commitment to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with young people.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.
• Satisfactory enhanced DBS check, Medical Clearance and 2 References.

What the school offers its staff

Joining Anglian Learning comes with a range of benefits, fostering both personal and professional growth. Our coaching and mentoring programmes are designed to offer tailored support that enhances your skills and career development.

Other benefits and support available to all Trust employees include:

• Career Average Revalued Earnings Pension Scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Free membership to all Anglian Learning Sports Centres
• 20% discount on Anglian Learning Adult Education Courses
• Professional Development Scheme Policy
• Employee Assistance Programme offering a range of services to staff and their families
• Specsavers VDU Vouchers
• Boots Flu Vouchers
• Access to a wide range of discounts on high street and online shopping via ‘Teacher Discounts’ and the ‘Blue Light’ card

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.

Role Summary

• To provide efficient administrative support across the school.
• To be a welcoming first point of contact for students, parents, staff, and visitors.
• To handle telephone, email, and face-to-face enquiries professionally and courteously.
• Maintain accurate student records and process confidential information in line with GDPR requirements.
• To support attendance, admissions, examinations, and other school administrative functions.
• To prepare correspondence, reports, and documentation using Microsoft Office applications.
• To organise meetings, manage diaries, and provide administrative support to school leaders and staff.
• To work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the effective delivery of administrative services.
• To contribute to creating a positive, professional, and welcoming environment for the whole school community.
• To demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, ensuring all school safeguarding procedures are followed and concerns are reported appropriately

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment and staff in regulated activity will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and a barred list check. Certificates of Good Conduct and other checks may be requested if applicable. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure Barring Service. This will include details of ALL cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions, whether “spent” or “unspent”. Criminal convictions will only be considered when they are relevant to the post.

Applying for the job

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CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Bassingbourn Village College

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 652 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Bassingbourn Village College website
• Email address: hr@anglianlearning.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bassingbourn-village-college

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