School Administration Assistant (covering a Maternity Leave)

Eteach International; Neath; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Cefn Saeson Comprehensive School in Neath is seeking an Administration & Organisation Assistant to cover a maternity leave. The role is part-time (30 hours, term-time 39 weeks) and focuses on data management, Excel reporting and safeguarding data accuracy.

You will work within the busy school office, handle SIMS/MIS data extracts, support senior colleagues with reports for governors and leaders, and maintain confidentiality in line with UK GDPR.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school office or education setting preferred.
• Experience using SIMS or similar MIS.
• Excellent Excel skills for sorting, filtering, formulas and reporting.
• Strong data quality awareness and ability to check for discrepancies.
• Good understanding of UK GDPR, data protection and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manage pupil and staff data and ensure accuracy.
• Extract information from SIMS to produce reports and statistics for senior leaders.
• Handle telephone calls, emails and general administrative inquiries.
• Support data-related tasks and reporting within a busy school office.

Skills

Excel

Data handling

Attention to detail

Education

Level 3 Admin qualification

Tools

SIMS/MIS

Job description

# School Administration Assistant (covering a Maternity Leave)Employer: Cefn Saeson Comprehensive SchoolLocation: Neath, Neath Port TalbotContract Type: TemporaryHours: Part TimeSalary: Grade 4, SCP 5- 9Posted: 23rd September 2026Expires: 5th October 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1575700Job Reference: POSN1022154* Share :* Print**Administration & Organisation Assistant****Level 3**Reference: POSN1022154**Start Date:** **ASAP up to 31st October 2027 this post is covering a Maternity Leave**Salary: £18,512 (pro rata). (**subject to term time adjustment). The salary stated will be subject to a term time only adjustment for the commencement of employment outside of the start date of 1st September.**Grade 4, SCP 5-6 Part Time: 30.00 Hours, 39 Weeks (term time only)The postholder can work over 4 or 5 days this will be discussed with the successful candidateThe Governing Body is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and committed Administrative Assistant to join our busy administration team. The post holder will need to be experienced in data. Training will be provided however a data background is required.About the RoleThe Ideal Candidate• Have previous experience working in a school office or education setting, preferably within a secondary school, if possible, but not essential.• Have experience using SIMS or a similar Management Information System (MIS).• Be confident managing and maintaining pupil and staff data, ensuring information is accurate and kept up to date.• Have excellent Excel skills, including sorting/filtering data, formulas, percentages and producing reports.• Be able to extract information from SIMS and produce reports, spreadsheets and statistical information for senior leaders.• Understand the importance of data quality, checking information and identifying discrepancies.• Have a good understanding of UK GDPR, data protection and confidentiality, particularly when handling sensitive pupil, parent and staff information.• Be able to deal professionally with parents, pupils, staff, governors and external agencies.• Have excellent organisational skills and be able to prioritise competing deadlines in a busy school office.• Be confident dealing with telephone calls, emails, correspondence and general administrative enquiries.• Be able to work independently while also being an effective member of the administrative team.• Have excellent attention to detail, particularly when entering or reporting data.• Be calm, approachable and professional, particularly when dealing with sensitive or difficult situations.• Be willing to learn new systems and adapt as the school's administrative and data requirements change.The school and Neath Port Talbot Council are totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our school is equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing. The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.This post is subject to an Enhanced Check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (child’s list).Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.You may apply online.Closing date: 5th October 2026Shortlisting: 6th October 2026Interview date: Monday 12th October 2026