Location : Abbeywood Community School
Post: Administrative Assistant
Contract type: Fixed Term Maternity Cover
Pay Scale: £26,824 to £28,142 (£23,072 to £24,205 Pro rata)
Hours: 37 hours per week Term Time plus INSET days Monday - Friday.
We are looking to appoint a dedicated Administrative Assistant to join our busy and supportive team at Abbeywood Community School. This is a full time role where you will play a key part in the smooth running of our administration office. Duties will include covering reception and, when required, acting as the school’s designated First Aid support. This position will be working Term Time, plus INSET days. This position is required to cover Maternity leave and will start on 1st September 2026 and will end on 23rd July 2027 or when the individual returns from Maternity leave, whichever is sooner.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication and organisational skills, alongside proficiency in databases and Microsoft Office applications such as Excel and Word.
Essential Requirements:
Educated to a good standard, with at least 5 GCSEs (including English and Mathematics) at grade C or above, or equivalent qualifications
Recent and relevant experience in school-based administration and/or reception work
Willingness to obtain, or possession of, a First Aid qualification
Competence in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
A professional telephone manner and excellent customer service skills
Confidence in building positive relationships with staff, students, parents, and external stakeholders
High standards of accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
Capacity to remain calm, professional, and effective under pressure
Our Philosophy as an Employer
Our overarching aim and vision is for our schools to deliver an exceptional education for children and young people, ensuring that students have access to the highest standards of teaching, resources and learning opportunities.
We are ambitious for our academies. We live in a demanding educational landscape that brings with it challenges, but also opportunities. We are excited by the opportunities for talented and inspirational educators to make an impact and create a powerful legacy.
We seek applicants for our roles who can align with our vision and have the talent, drive and determination to deliver that vision successfully. We support all our schools with our leadership and management, school improvement, legal, financial, administrative, admissions, marketing, premises, safeguarding and HR expertise.
We think our roles are tremendously exciting ones to perform supported by the expert Olympus team. We are inspired by our academies’ journey and consider it a great privilege to design and develop a 21st century school education. We will be very interested to hear your ideas and aspirations too. We are looking for staff who will deliver an exceptional education for the young people in our care.
Benefits
• Pension Scheme
• Flexible and Family Friendly policies
• Annual pay progression opportunities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Corporate membership of Bristol Zoo Project at reduced rates
• Free onsite parking
• Coaching/Counselling services
• Termly and annual staff recognition and awards scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
Closing date: Thursday 18th June 2026
Please note should we receive high numbers of application's this advert may close early
Date of Interviews: To be Confirmed
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Applications
We recognise that candidates may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools when preparing their application. The Trust does not prohibit the use of AI; however, any use must be appropriate and must not undermine the principles of safer recruitment, as set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education (Part 3). Applications must be an honest and accurate reflection of your own experience, skills, values, and suitability to work with children and young people.
Our recruitment processes are designed to assess personal suitability, integrity, and safeguarding understanding. Any inconsistencies between application information, references, and interview responses may be explored further. Providing misleading or misrepresented information may result in an application being withdrawn or an offer of employment being rescinded.
The Olympus Academy Trust - Abbeywood Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants will be required to undergo security and vetting processes appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure & Barring Service. We have a suite of safeguarding procedures, policies and guidance for all of our staff and volunteers to ensure we actively promote children and young people’s welfare and safety. Moreover, as part of the safer recruitment process we will carry out online searches as part of the recruitment process. Details of online accounts will be requested at application stage.
We apply Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at all stages of recruitment and selection. We carry out shortlisting, interviewing and selection without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Those with disabilities meeting the minimum requirements for the post will be shortlisted and will make reasonable adjustments to ensure they are not disadvantaged during the interview process. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, as they are under-represented within the Trust.
We offer the opportunity of flexible working patterns where possible to assist with a work/life balance and welcome applications from people wishing to work on a part-time or job share basis for all roles including full time. We are happy to discuss flexible working from day one.