Administrative Assistant - Branston Locks Primary & Nursery School

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Burton upon Trent is looking for an experienced Administrative Assistant. This part-time role requires excellent communication skills, strong IT proficiency, and the ability to multitask in a busy office environment, working 15 hours per week during term time. Salary offered is pro rata based on experience and role responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a school or office environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office.

Skills

Previous experience in a school or busy office environment

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office

Ability to multitask and work under pressure

High level of confidentiality and professionalism

Job description

Role details

Administrative Assistant – Permanent, part time, working 15 hours per week – Monday–Friday 09:00–12:00. Hours will increase as the school grows. Term time only plus 6 INSET days. Salary: Grade 3 (SCP4) £25,185 per annum pro rata. Actual salary: £8,866 per annum.

About the role

John Taylor Multi Academy Trust (JTMAT) believes in the power of education to improve lives – and the world. As a partner academy in JTMAT, we are seeking to appoint a motivated and highly organised Administrative Assistant to join our busy office.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a school or busy office environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism.

Application process

If you have questions about this role, please contact Helen Fry, by emailing [e-mail] or telephoning 01283 242875.

Completed application forms should be emailed to [e-mail]

Only fully completed application forms will be submitted for shortlisting. CVs will not be accepted.

Key dates

Closing date: Friday, 17th October 2025 at 09:00
Selection/Interview: Thursday, 23rd October 2025

Safeguarding and privacy

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.

Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

Please note if you are shortlisted, an online search will be carried out before interview which may identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview. Please review our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants for the lawful basis for processing and retention.

John Taylor MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks include an enhanced disclosure and barring service check as a requirement of this post. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on our website, and we encourage applicants to review it before applying. Please review our Recruitment Pack on the school website before submitting your application.