Administrator

About the role

“Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.”

Thank you for your interest in the post of Administrator at Ashlyns School: an opportunity to join our talented support staff team.  Our Sixth Form is a rich and vibrant community, awarded Outstanding by OFsted, where students and teachers who are committed to achieving excellence in everything they do. 

We are looking for an Administrator to provide administrative support to the Sixth Form and wider teams.

The role is 21 hours per week over 3 days Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.  The post is term time only but the post holder will need to be able to assist with results days during August and be available to assist with occasional evening events. All dates are available in advance.

Please view full details, including the job description in the attached document.

If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Clare Richardson or if you would like to find out more about working at Ashlyns School, please click here.

To apply:  Please use the 'apply for this job' button and apply online.

Prospective candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as the school reserves the right to close the advert early should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate.

Candidates should be aware that there are 2 components to the application:

1. Online application form, including personal statement (CVs should not be submitted)
2. Covering Letter: this should be attached separately and not exceed the equivalent of 2 sides of A4 (font size no smaller than point 10). It should be clearly distinct from the personal statement within the application form.

We would be delighted to show you around our school or to have an informal conversation about the post. Please contact Clare Richardson, HR Officer, to arrange an appointment or if you have any queries about the role or application process:  hr@ashlyns.herts.sch.uk / 01442 863 605.

Ashlyns School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

For candidates who are short-listed for an interview, an online search will be carried out to identify any safeguarding or suitability issues. Please see here for more information.

All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, along with other relevant employment checks, including overseas criminal background checks, where applicable.

All new employees and volunteers will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction which will be updated regularly in line with statutory guidance.  Please view our Child Protection Policy, Safer Recruitment  Policy, and Staff Code of Conduct.

As an equal opportunities employer, Ashlyns School is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination based on age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Ashlyns School. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process.