Job Introduction
Administrative Assistant
- Salary details: Pay Band 4, SCP 9-14, £27,254 - £29,540 pro rata
- Employment Status: Part Time, Term Time Only
- Hours: 20 hours per week
- Contract Type: Temporary Maternity Cover
- Working Weeks: 38
- Closing date: 9 December 2025
Start Date: as soon as possible
Winchelsea School is a community special school committed to meeting the needs of pupils, aged 4 to 19, with a wide range of learning difficulties. We collaborate closely with local schools, who host our eight satellite classrooms at Kinson Academy, Old Town Infant School, Canford Heath Junior School and Magna Academy.
We require an enthusiastic and committed individual, to cover maternity leave, providing administrative support to our Annual Reviews team at the main Winchelsea School site. The role is for 20 hours per week, term-time only. The principal duties of the role will be to undertake a range of key administrative support functions to ensure that the school continues to meet all statutory requirements.
The successful individual should have a strong background in administrative duties. A previous background of school work would be helpful but is not essential. The successful individual must be well organised, have excellent keyboard skills, be meticulous and methodical in their approach to their work with the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Anyone requiring further detail is welcome to contact the School Business Manager, Shirley Levy 01202 746240 or s.levy@winchelsea.poole.sch.uk
There is flexibility around the working pattern for this position which we will be happy to discuss at interview.
The pro-rata salary based on hours and weeks worked will be £12,615 to £13,673.
Should you wish to apply for this vacancy, please review the job description and complete the application form which can be found at www.winchelseaschool.co.uk/vacancies. Please send your completed application form to recruitment@winchelsea.poole.sch.uk.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, and rigorous checks of shortlisted candidates background credentials.
If you have not been contacted by the school by 19 December 2025, then could you please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
Our Benefits
We offer an excellent benefits package to colleagues. Find out more on our website
DBS
BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Job Description or Role Profile for more details.
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