Administrative Assistant for the Post 16 Centre (Maternity Cover)

East Midlands Education Trust; West Bridgford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government / Teachers Pension

SAS Employee Assistance Programme

Cyclescheme

Job summary

The West Bridgford School is seeking an Administrative Assistant for the Post-16 Centre on a maternity cover basis. The role focuses on attendance monitoring, pastoral support, and supporting the Post-16 team in delivering a smooth and effective learning environment.

You will join a vibrant, supportive staff team; DBS checks will be completed; you must be eligible to work in the UK and contribute to safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Meet the requirements of the person specification.
• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Strong team player with the ability to contribute to a lively team.

Responsibilities

• Attendance monitoring.
• Pastoral support.
• Opportunity to develop and tailor aspects of the role.

Job description

Administrative Assistant for the Post 16 Centre (Maternity Cover)

Reference: OCT20262426

Expiry date: 09:00, Mon, 2nd Nov 2026

Location: The West Bridgford School

Benefits: All employees:- Local Government / Teachers Pension Scheme Permanent, contracted employees:- SAS Employee Assistance Programme- Cyclescheme

Administrative Assistant for the Post 16 Centre (Maternity Cover)

Fixed Term, 37hrs Per Week, Term-Time Only (39 Weeks)

Starting Date - As Soon As Possible

The West Bridgford School is seeking to appoint an Administrative Assistant for the Post-16 Centre to cover maternity leave. This is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate, who will need to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. The post offers variety and challenge, combining administrative roles such as attendance monitoring, pastoral support and the opportunity to create and develop aspects of the role that the successful candidate is particularly interested in. You will be joining a vibrant, lively team, therefore it is essential that you are a strong team player.

The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

Closing date for applications is 09:00AM on Monday 2nd November 2026.

Interviews to be held on Friday 6th November 2026.