Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Wyedean to join a friendly administrative team, providing an efficient point of contact within our reception.


You will be experienced in MS Office, particularly Word and Excel and have the ability to handle sensitive and confidential data and exercise discretion at all times. Previous experience within an education setting would be advantageous.

Job overview

To assist in the provision of efficient and effective school administration, including the Sixth Form. Will be required to drive efficiency in the front office. Will distribute work and direct Administration Assistants. Will ensure a high level of professionalism within as first point of contact and be an ambassador for Wyedean's vision and ethos. This post is responsible for overseeing and communication both school and community wide and Sixth Form administration

Interviews

Monday 15th December 2025

Job requirements

Minimum of a grade C in GCSE Maths and English Ability to prioritise tasks on a day-to-day basis Experience of using information management systems and strong IT skills A high level of verbal and written communication standards Proven ability to show reliability and to work to meet key deadlines

Why join us?

As our Lead Office Administration Assistant, you'll be able to take pride in ensuring a friendly and courteous port of call is available for any enquiries, contributing as a key part of a wider team to ensure daily administrative operations run smoothly. You'll have access to training and professional development opportunities within this post, building on key skills to ensure you have a comprehensive and full working knowledge of administration.

Hours of Work

37 hours per week 7:45am-3:45pm Monday-Friday term time plus 37 hours during INSET day and an additional 74 hours per annum required to manage workloads, evening events and exam days. The post is permanent and pensionable.

Salary

NJC Scale 3-6


Pro rata salary 22,207 - 23,275 per annum


Monthly salary 1,850 - 1,939


FTE salary per annum 24,795 - 25,988


Additional Lead Role allowance 2,426 per annum

Benefits

Wyedean recognises that our employees are our most important asset, and we are aware that the quality and commitment of our employees is critical to our success. We offer our employees the following staff benefits:


Excellent CPD opportunities and career progression Employer contributions to Local Government or Teachers Pension Scheme Flexible working Funded counselling services Free eye tests (subject to requirements of contract) Winter Flu jabs Long Service awards EV charging stations on site

Safeguarding Statement

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Wyedean School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the person specification and is required to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure. We particularly welcome applicants from under- represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Online searches on shortlisted candidates

The school is committed to ensuring that safeguarding is a top priority; therefore, in line with KCSIE, the school will consider carrying out online searches on shortlisted candidates as part of their due diligence. Online searches solely aim to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the school may want to explore with the applicant at interview.


Online searches will be conducted on shortlisted candidates only, and only where the school considers this appropriate. The school will consider any potential risks of online searches, e.g. unlawful discrimination or invasion of privacy, and will be clear on the reasons that online searches are being conducted. Online searches will only examine data that is publicly available.


Online searches will be carried out by an individual who is independent of the recruitment process to minimise the risk of bias or discrimination and to ensure that only relevant information is considered. The person responsible for carrying out online searches will have due regard to Part three of KCSIE.



When carrying out searches of shortlisted candidates' online presence, the school will look out for indicators of concern, such as:


Inappropriate behaviour, jokes or language. Discriminatory comments. Inappropriate images. Drug or alcohol misuse. Anything that suggests the candidate may not be suitable to work with children.

Any concerns will be addressed during the interview process. The school will ensure that candidates are given an opportunity to discuss any concerns raised by the online search.