Admin Assistant

Location: Challney High School for Girls

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: NJC L3, point 6

Closing date: 12.00pm on Friday 27th February 2026

Start date: As soon as possible

Challney High School for Girls is an outstanding, World Class and inclusive school with a vision to develop influential women of the future.  This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our school community.

We are looking to appoint a self starter to join our enthusiastic and collaborative Admin team. The right individual will be an inspirational and highly motivated Admin Assistant. The successful applicant will be required to work both independently and collaboratively within a team of experienced staff who are dedicated to providing all students with the highest quality of education. For one afternoon a week, the role will require the individual to manage the scheduling of supply staff. These hours will be paid at the grade appropriate to that role.

If you feel you have the appropriate skill set to undertake this role and are keen to develop your career in an educational setting we would love to hear from you.

Applicants for these public-facing posts will need to demonstrate the ability to converse, and provide effective help or advice, fluently in spoken English. 

We have an excellent CPD programme, which includes both bespoke sessions delivered by the school, as well as those held by Chiltern Learning Trust. Full training, support and induction will be provided. For further information into our school please refer to the applicant letter.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, this appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

We are unable to accept CVs.

We thank you for your interest in this role.  

For further information, please contact Shazia Hussain, HR, hr@challneygirls.luton.sch.uk.

We offer a range of employee benefits:

• A comprehensive induction programme and a supportive working environment including access to Teaching School Hubs and Initial Teacher Training

• Exceptional CPD and development / promotional opportunities

• Refer a friend scheme

• Generous pension schemes

• Employee assistance programme

• Employee of the month scheme

• Diverse workplace

The closing date for applications is 12:00pm Friday 27th February 2026.

Interviews will take place soon after the closing date.

Visit our website: www.challneygirls.luton.sch.uk 

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