Administrative Assistant

We are excited to recruit an Administrative Assistant to join our dedicated support staff team at Hylands School. This varied and rewarding role is perfect for someone with excellent communication skills, strong IT knowledge and a passion for supporting young people and families. Hylands School has a long standing history of serving the community of Writtle and the wider Chelmsford area. We are ideally situated for professionals commuting from across the region, with excellent transport links due to our proximity to both the A12 and the A414. We are part of The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT). This partnership allows us to maintain our distinct local character while benefiting from the collective strength, resources, and collaborative opportunities offered by a trust of 45 schools. Our journey in recent years has been one of rapid transformation and sustained improvement. Our vision is to empower every student to achieve academic excellence and personal growth, becoming responsible, respectful, and resilient members of our community and beyond. These principles are crystalised in our Hylands Habits: Be Responsible, Be Respectful, and Be Resilient. These are not merely words on a wall, they are the guiding principles for everything we do. The Administrative Assistant plays a key role in supporting the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of the school by providing a professional, organised, and welcoming administrative service to staff, students, parents, and visitors. Working collaboratively with teaching, pastoral, and leadership teams, the postholder supports a range of administrative and operational functions, contributing to effective communication, safeguarding, student wellbeing, and the high standards that underpin a positive and successful learning environment.