Job Description

Situated in the idyllic Northamptonshire countryside, Guilsborough Academy is a supportive and friendly school which aims to fulfil our mission statement: learning without limits. We are easily accessible from the M1/M6 and A14 in just five minutes, offer outstanding professional development entitlement and provide superb resources.

Contract Type:

- Permanent

- 15 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time, plus 2 days)

- Wednesday and Friday 8:30am to 16:30pm

Salary:

- Grade E point 4.

- 25,185 FTE, Actual salary 8,770

Start date:

- As soon as possible

Closing date:

- Monday 5th January 2026 at 9am.

Interviews will take place on the 8th or 9th January 2026.

How to apply:

To apply, please complete an application form via our website here

Completed application forms should be accompanied by a letter of application

We are seeking a reliable and organised part-time Administration Assistant to support the smooth running of our Academy, working 2 days a week, Wednesday and Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm.

Working in a busy, and at times fast paced environment, as a member of a small and friendly team, the role involves providing administrative assistance to staff, students, and parents, ensuring efficient day-to-day operations.

About the role

The role includes:

Managing our social media platforms with flair and consistency Updating and refreshing website content Creating and distributing our academy newsletter Supporting general administrative duties across departments

What We're Looking For

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Creative flair for digital content and social media Experience with website management and basic design tools (preferred but not essential)
Are you intrigued? Do you have the drive and determination to contribute to the further wider development of our Academy? Do you want to work for an organisation that has the wellbeing of staff and students at its heart, alongside fantastic new employee benefits? If so, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Visits to the academy are warmly welcomed. To come and see us in action, please contact our HR team to arrange a suitable time on hr@guilsborough.northants.sch.uk or 01604 740641.

Guilsborough Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and by completing this application form, you confirm that you have read the DBS Code of Practice and the Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy which is available on our website. An enhanced DBS check, two satisfactory references, identity and medical checks are mandatory for all posts within Guilsborough Multi Academy Trust. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection policy is available here. We are also committed to meeting the requirements of disability discrimination and other legislation.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 8,770.00 per year

Expected hours: 15 per week

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Canteen Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Financial planning services Free parking On-site gym On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person