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School Administration Assistant

Employer
Abbeyfield School
Location
Chippenham, Wiltshire
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time, Part Time
Salary
Grade D points 4 – 6
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Expires
26th November 2025 09:00 AM
Contract Type
Permanent
Job ID
1517953
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
  • Contract Type :Permanent
  • Job ID: 1517953

Start date: ASAP

Closing date: Wednesday 26th November 2025 at 9am

Interview date: w/c 1st December 2025

Hours: Up to 37 hours per week

Term time plus one week, 40 weeks per year

Salary: Grade D point 4-6    £25,183 - £25,992 pro rata

Actual salary: £22,121 - £22,830

Due to expansion and growth in student numbers, this is an exciting time to join Abbeyfield School. Our recent ‘Good’ Ofsted rating (November 2022) highlighted that ‘Staff are proud of the school and enjoy working at it. Leaders and Governors are supportive of staff’s workload and well-being'. As a result, both the leaders and students are looking for high-calibre staff who are committed to delivering outstanding teaching and learning opportunities for all. In October 2025 Abbeyfield School became part of The Athelstan Trust, one of the leading educational trusts in the South West.

The Governors of Abbeyfield School are seeking to make the appointment of a friendly and motivated Administration Assistant. The successful applicant will have the exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic team who are fully committed to ensuring all staff and students fulfil their potential and continue to enjoy enviable success.

Additional information

Abbeyfield is a community school which occupies purpose-built premises. It is situated in a beautiful location, within commuting distance of Bath, Bristol and Swindon. The school was inspected in November 2022 and we pledge to offer the following:

• Excellent students who will work with you to achieve the highest standards

• A high-performing and growing school

• Excellent leadership, which believes in rapid and sustainable leadership

• A thriving sixth form where pupils make strong progress

• Outstanding behaviour

• Friendly and welcoming pupils who thrive in an atmosphere of tolerance and understanding

For further information, please see our website under ‘joining us’ or contact reception

To apply follow the link to Mynewterm on our website

We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to withdraw this advert before the advertised closing date.

Please note – We reserve the right to interview and employ the right candidate before the closing date.

Please note - Due to safeguarding, we ONLY accept completed online applications, we do not accept CV’s.

Abbeyfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

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Safeguarding Statement:

Abbeyfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
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