Administrative Assistant at King James Academy Royston

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/KJAR/69852

Location

Garden Walk, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 7JH

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Part-Time/Full-Time

Salary

£25,185.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (FTE)
The salary shown is the Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) salary based on 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. As this is a term-time only role (39 weeks per year), the actual salary will be paid on a pro rata basis, dependent on the number of hours worked per week. The pro rata salary will include some holiday pay. We reserve the right to appoint ahead of the closing date should an exceptional candidate be identified.

Hours Per Week

Weeks Per Year

Closing Date

Midnight, Sun 2nd Aug, 2026

Start Date

ASAP

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

To be confirmed

Interview Date(s) To be confirmed

About this Role

We reserve the right to appoint ahead of the closing date should an exceptional candidate be identified.

We are looking to appoint a professional, approachable and welcoming skilled Administrative Assistant, who will also be required to administer first aid (full training will be given):

Applications will be considered on a full or part-time basis. The ideal full-time hours would be Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break each day)

The successful candidate will ensure the provision of effective administration and clerical support within the school. As part of a small team of reception / administrative staff, you will work in a dynamic environment providing excellent customer service for staff, pupils, parents and visitors.

The school reception office is our communications hub and is the key position as first point of contact for callers and visitors to the school, therefore, the post holder will be part of the team presenting a friendly, professional, effective and efficient corporate image at all times and be able to deal skilfully, calmly and assertively with any situation. 

You need to have excellent communication skills, be well organised and stay calm under pressure. The successful candidate will be competent in the use of IT and training will be provided on school systems.

What we offer:

a collaborative, aspirational and supportive professional culture
a friendly, professional and highly committed staff team
Teachers’ Pension Scheme
A caring working environment with a strong focus on staff wellbeing and pupil success

The Diamond Learning Partnership Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to have two satisfactory references and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check.