Administrative Assistant – John Taylor Free School Full Time NEW

Administrative Assistant

The preferred working pattern for this role is 7:45am – 3:45am, Monday to Friday with a 3:15pm finish on one day per week. However, due to the nature of the role, a degree of flexibility with this pattern will be required.

John Taylor Multi Academy Trust (JTMAT) believes in the power of education to improve lives – and the world. As a partner academy in JTMAT, we are seeking to appoint a hardworking, committed and enthusiastic Administrative Assistant to join our evolving organisation.

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive administrator to provide effective support across HR Administration, Cover Coordination and Examinations. This varied role is central to the smooth day-to-day running of the school and requires excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills and the ability to manage competing priorities. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leaders, teaching staff and external agencies to ensure staffing, cover and examinations are administered efficiently, accurately and in line with statutory and school requirements. A commitment to confidentiality, safeguarding and supporting a positive school environment is essential.

All staff are expected to be role models for our students, demonstrating the highest standards of teamwork, collaboration and respect. Please see the accompanying job description for further details about the position.

If you want to discuss this role, please contact Mrs Sian Byrne, by emailing hr@johntaylorfreeschool.co.uk or telephoning 01283 247823.

Completed application forms should be emailed to hr@johntaylorfreeschool.co.uk.

Only fully completed application forms will be submitted for shortlisting. CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: Monday 11th May 2026

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.

Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

Please note if you are shortlisted, an online search will be carried out before interview which may identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview. Please review our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants for the lawful basis for processing and retention.

John Taylor MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks include an enhanced disclosure and barring service check as a requirement of this post. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on our website, and we encourage applicants to review it before applying.

Please review our Recruitment Pack on the school website before submitting your application.