Administrative Assistant (Maternity Cover)
Part-Time, Fixed-Term basis from 1st September 2026 – 23rd July 2027
30 Hours per Week, Monday-Friday, 9am-3.30pm
Term-Time Only Plus 5 INSET Days (45.05 paid weeks per annum)
Salary: Grade 4, SCP 6-7 - £25,989 - £26,403 per annum pro rata (pay award pending)
Actual salary: £18,205.72 - £18,495.73 per annum (pay award pending)
Job Overview
We are seeking a proactive and organised Administrative Assistant to provide essential support during a maternity cover period. The successful candidate will play a vital role in maintaining smooth office operations, managing correspondence, and assisting with various administrative tasks. This position offers an excellent opportunity to utilise your office experience and develop your organisational skills within a professional environment.
Duties
- Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence via email, post, and phone calls with professional phone etiquette
- Organising and maintaining pupil files, records, and documentation in both physical and digital formats
- Data entry and updating information accurately using Microsoft Office, Excel and Bromcom MIS
- Scheduling appointments, meetings, and managing calendars efficiently
- Supporting team members with administrative tasks to ensure operational efficiency
- Handling general clerical duties such as photocopying, scanning, and ordering office supplies
- Managing school trips and chasing payments from parents
- Managing daily attendance and registers
Experience
- Proven office experience or administrative experience in a professional setting
- Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Familiarity with Bromcom or other MIS systems is desirable
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
- Good typing speed and data entry accuracy
- Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally via phone and email
- Experience with clerical tasks such as filing, record keeping, and document management
- Experience within an education environment is desirable but not essential
This role requires a detail-oriented individual who can work independently while supporting the wider team. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, efficient, and eager to contribute to a positive office environment during the maternity cover period.
John Taylor Multi Academy Trust (JTMAT) believes in the power of education to improve lives – and the world. As a partner academy within JTMAT, we are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a hardworking, passionate and committed individual to join our team as an Administration Assistant, to cover maternity leave.
At Winshill Village, our Nursery provides a warm, nurturing and stimulating environment where children are encouraged to explore, develop independence and build a lifelong love of learning. We pride ourselves on our child-centred approach, strong relationships with families, and a curriculum that supports the whole child through high-quality play-based learning.
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive administrator to provide effective administration support and ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the school office and reception duties. This is a varied role, requiring excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills and the ability to manage competing priorities. The successful candidate will ensure business operations run smoothly, by managing daily tasks, providing clerical support, handling communication and maintaining school records.
If you have a passion for excellence and share our vision, we can offer you the opportunity to be part of a successful and progressive Trust, which is committed to ensuring learning is at the heart of all we do.
If you would like to arrange a visit to the school before applying, or would like to discuss this role, please contact Mrs L Howard, by emailing [email protected] or telephoning 01283 247570.
Completed application forms should be emailed to [email protected]
Only fully completed application forms will be submitted for shortlisting. CVs will not be accepted.
Closing date: Friday 19th June 2026
Selection/Interview: Wednesday 24th June 2026
Pay: £25,989.00-£26,403.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
