Administrative Assistant 

Location:                Luton

Contract Type:   Fixed Term

Hours of work:   25 hours per week,  39 weeks per year

Actual Salary:      L3 (£15,195 per annum)

Training:                 Full training and support will be provided

Closing date:       Tuesday 5th May 2026 at 9am

Overview of the job

We are looking for a positive, enthusiastic person to administer the activities undertaken by our School Improvement team. The successful candidate should have previous administrative experience and be confident in the use of ICT.

The post is based at Redgrave Children’s Centre, Redgrave Gardens, Luton, working closely with the School Improvement team under the direction of the Deputy Chief Executive Officer.

If you feel you have the right mix of good communicational skills and can work as part of a team, then we would welcome an application from you. You need to have a flexible approach to working hours, high standards and a positive attitude.

If you have an unwavering commitment to safeguarding young people, high levels of personal resilience and thrive in an environment where no two days are the same, then we want to hear from you.

Full training, support and induction will be provided.

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 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

We are unable to accept CVs and expressions of interest should be submitted by application form via My New Term. 

We thank you for your interest in this role.  

Closing date for applications is 09:00am on Tuesday 5th May 2026.

Interviews to be held week commencing 11th May 2026.

For further information, to discuss possible working patterns and to ask any other questions, please contact Laura Townsend, HR Manager on 01582 550789 or hr@chilternlearningtrust.org