Office Administrator

We are a special school for secondary pupils from Years 7 to 11 who have learning and additional needs. We are now looking for an experienced, confident, patient and efficient Office Administrator to join our warm and friendly team. Applicants will require a confident and friendly manner, be a team player, have the ability to work to deadlines and remain calm under pressure. Applicants must be able to work autonomously or as part of a team. Excellent IT skills and strong interpersonal skills are a must, as is a good sense of humour! We have a highly collaborative administrative team who communicate openly, support one another and maintain a caring and cohesive working environment. The successful candidate will enjoy working as part of this supportive team. They will be able to use their own initiative and work independently. Having experience in working within a school or busy office environment is advantageous. The Abbey School converted to Academy status on 1st September 2018 and is part of the Weydon Multi Academy Trust (WMAT). We were graded Outstanding by OFSTED in 2009, 2012, 2016, December 2022 and June 2024. Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Working pattern: Monday (8.00am - 5.00pm), Tuesday (8.00am - 4.30pm), Wednesday to Thursday (8.30am - 4.00pm), Friday (8.00am - 4.00pm), term time + 1 week = 40 weeks. Please complete an online application on our recruitment platform. Closing date: 8.00am on Monday 15 June 2026. Interview date: Thursday 18 June 2026. We reserve the right to interview candidates before the closing date. The Abbey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS, Children’s Barred List and Right to work in the UK checks are required for this post. The Abbey School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We’ll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reass