About this role
The Role
We are seeking to appoint a highly organised and proactive School Administrator to join our Business Support team. This varied role will provide essential administrative support across the school, with a particular focus on the administration involved with the transition of students into Year 7 and work experience arrangements for our Year 10 students.
This is a part-time, term-time role, working 28 hours per week as follows:
Monday and Tuesday: 9:15am - 4:15pm Wednesday to Friday: 9:15am - 2:15pm The role also includes attendance on INSET days and around GCSE results day, which is usually the third Thursday in August.
Us
At King James’s School, we are ambitious for the very best outcomes for every one of our students, and we believe that education is more than just examinations and lessons. Our school focuses on providing a holistic experience that inspires curiosity, builds confidence and character in our young people and prepares them for their future by giving them strong foundations and happy memories.
We are a community-focused school built on respect, inclusion and the belief in valuing and developing people. We had a highly successful Ofsted in 2025 that highlighted we are a very good school that should now strive to be a great school, that is our ambition in all senses. This is an opportunity to be part of our school.
You
To succeed in this role, you will possess excellent organisational and communication skills, enabling you to interact confidently with staff, students, parents/carers, and external organisations on a daily basis.
You will be proactive, enthusiastic, and adaptable, with the ability to use your initiative and respond effectively to changing priorities. Maintaining a professional manner and presenting a positive image at all times will be essential.
You will also bring a strong administrative background, alongside a good working knowledge of ICT, particularly the Microsoft Office suite.
Safeguarding
All applicants will be required to provide two references, which will be obtained prior to interview. As part of our safer recruitment processes, online searches will also be carried out on shortlisted candidates.
The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This role involves direct contact with children and is therefore classified as regulated activity.
In line with this, the post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and candidates are required to disclose any relevant criminal convictions.
Salary
This post is paid at Grade 6, spinal column points 7-11. You will be paid for 45.3 week per year, which is the equivalent of term time plus one week. The starting salary is £17,406, increasing to £18,552.
Applications
Completed applications must be submitted by 8:00 on Monday 22 June 2026.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Tracey Brook, PA to the Principal, on 01484 412990 or email her ([email protected]).