About the role
Administrative Assistant
Buntingford First School
Actual salary: H3
Hours: 17.5 hours (Mornings only 8.30am – 12 noon) – Term-time + INSET
Start Date: September 2025
Buntingford First School, is a brand new, net carbon zero, first school located in East Hertfordshire which opened in September 2023. We are recruiting an Administrative Assistant who is flexible, enthusiastic and well organised. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing school and play an instrumental role in our office as we expand.
The position would ideally suit someone with experience of working in an office environment, however training can be provided as required. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, well organised and committed individual with excellent communication and administration skills. You will be the welcoming face of the school and will be the first point of call for many families. You will be supported by a wonderful, friendly staff team as well as our fantastic children!
The school is part of Scholars’ Education Trust (SET), an established, cross phase, multi-academy trust formed in 2012.
If you would like more information or to visit us to find out more, then please don’t hesitate to contact us.
For further information on the role please contact hr@scholarseducationtrust.co.uk
Application closing date: 31st March 2025
We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.
Scholars’ Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure Barring Service
Declaration of criminal offences
The trust is required to give you the opportunity to voluntarily declare convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not ‘protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). You will be provided with a criminal self-declaration form by the school if you are shortlisted for the post. All posts in schools are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are appointed you will be required to have an up to date Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate. The existence of a criminal background does not automatically mean that you cannot be appointed but it may do so.
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