Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre
Administration Assistant
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Highdown School and Sixth Form
Highdown School and Sixth Form are looking for an Administration Assistant to provide efficient and effective support as a member of our school’s administration team for 3 days per week.
Your Opportunity
The purpose of this role is to promote a professional and friendly point of call to all parents and visitors to our school reception and this varied role will incorporate elements of admissions and finance as well as supports school communications and events.
What We Are Looking For
- Office experience (in a school would be desirable but not essential)
- Strong admin and organisational skills
- Confident using Microsoft Office (Word & Excel)
- Clear, professional communication
- Reliable, proactive, and discreet
- Friendly and welcoming manner
- Committed to safeguarding practices
Please read the full job description and person specification for more information.
About Highdown School & Sixth Form Centre
Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre is a thriving school, established in 1971, where all students are challenged to reach excellence every day. Our most important resource is our staff. Therefore, we aim to create the conditions and culture within the academy that make Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre a rewarding place to work. We are committed to investing in staff professional learning and leadership development, taking action to rationalise workload, promote mental and physical health and wellbeing, and encourage collaboration and peer support.
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Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.
- A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 19,000 pupils
- Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
- 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
- We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
- Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
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GLF Schools Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
- Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible working options
- Generous holiday allowance
- Work life and family friendly policies
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Access to a staff benefits portal
- Community and collaboration working model
Please read the attached candidate pack for further information.
The Details
- Start Date: September 2026
- Salary: Associate 3.1 £25,001— 3.9 £26,782 FTE (actual £14,476 - £15,507)
- Working pattern: 22.5 hours per week to be worked Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 8.15am to 4.15pm
- Contract Type: Part-time, Permanent. 42 weeks per year (term time + 3)
- Closing Date: 17th July at 9.30am
- Interview date: TBC
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