Administrative Assistant – with a focus on Careers & Work Experience (Ratton School)

Hours of work: 11 Hours

Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only etc.

(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: 12pm Friday 3 July 2026

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

Ratton School

Park Avenue

Eastbourne

East Sussex

BN21 2XR

Phone: 01323 504011

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.ratton.co.uk

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

We are pleased to offer an opportunity for the role of Administrative Assistant (with a focus on Careers and Work Experience) at Ratton School. This role provides a valuable chance for professional growth and development within our school community.

This role is part-time (11 paid hours per week, term time only) to be worked across 2 days (to include a 30-minute unpaid break). Hours of work will be 9.30am-3.30pm. Days of work to be confirmed.

As the Administrative Assistant (with Careers and Work Experience Focus) you will be responsible for a variety of administrative and clerical tasks, including word processing, correspondence processing, data input, filing, communicating with employers and external agencies and other careers related admin.

The role requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to manage competing priorities, adapt to change and be willing to learn and a commitment to supporting our school’s values and objectives.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Accurately input data into computerised systems, databases and spreadsheets and processes, retrieve and cleanse data as necessary
• Liaise with staff, parents, students, employers and external agencies as appropriate, sharing information as directed and ensuring local / national procedures are properly followed.
• Maintain all paper and electronic filing systems, including establishment of new files, maintaining and updating school information as required.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Grade: Single Status 3-4, points 7-10 (£24,796 to £25,583 fte) per annum, pro rata.

Actual Salary: £6,369. 00 gross per annum = £530.75 gross per month.

Hours: 11.00 hours per week to be worked 9.30-3.30 over two days with a 30-minute unpaid break daily.

Contract: Permanent, term time only & holiday pay entitlement.

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IMPORTANT DATES AND HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this role, please submit a completed application form (CVs will not be accepted).

• If you download the application form from our Vacancies page at Vacancies | Ratton, please email your completed form to: Mrs Hayden, Trust Executive Assistant at [email protected]
• Alternatively, you can apply directly via TES or Gov.UK platforms.

Deadline for Applications: 12 noon Friday 3 July 2026

Interview Date: Wednesday 8 July 2026

Start Date: 2 September 2026

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to review applications as they are received and may close the advert early if a suitable candidate is found.

Additional Information

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record.

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.