Administrative Assistant - Juniper Hill School
Location: Flackwell Heath
Overview
We are seeking an Administrative Assistant to join our Juniper Team as soon as possible. This is a permanent, term-time only position for 2 days a week on a Monday and Tuesday from 8.30am to 4.30pm.
Salary is Bucks Pay Range 2/11 which is a full-time equivalent of £25,625 per year.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful school that provides exciting learning opportunities for all of our children.
Term time only: Yes
Salary type: Bucks Pay
Salary Details: Range 2/11 £25,625 pa (FTE)
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Part-time
Closing date: 29/01/2026
Interviews to be held: 05/02/2026
About us
Juniper Hill is a happy, thriving, 2 form entry Primary School set in the village of Flackwell Heath, Buckinghamshire. The school prides itself on being kind, caring and nurturing. We value and respect all members of our school community.
We strive for academic excellence. Our goal is for each pupil to thrive during their years with us and develop into confident, creative, independent learners who are ready for secondary education.
Juniper is a great place to work. The staff are kind, caring and supportive of each other, committed to working hard to create an exciting learning environment for all. The children are delightful, they work hard and enjoy coming to school. We have an active Governing Body and interested, supportive families.
Juniper Hill also has an SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) Unit - The Nest, which sits alongside the main school, for 12 pupils who have experienced emotional trauma.
Website: www.juniperhill.bucks.sch.uk
About the role
We are looking for someone who loves working with children and adults alike. Working in the main reception, you will have the opportunity to represent the school and regularly be the first point of contact.
The role is varied and interesting and no two days are the same. You will join our office team who work well together, are highly valued and essential to the running of the school.
We care about your well-being and will be considerate of your workload. Training and professional development are highly valued at Juniper. You will benefit from all the training opportunities we provide.
Please see the attached Candidates pack for detail job description and list of duties.
About you
The right candidate will be welcoming, personable, helpful and able to represent the school in a professional and friendly manner. In addition, it is essential that the person for this role is organized, able to multi-task, work flexibly and have a 'can do' approach to work.
You will have a GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths, experience of administrative duties within an educational setting is desirable but not essential. Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes is also desirable, as is a willingness to learn the use of other IT systems where applicable.
All staff are expected to contribute positively to the wider school life. Safeguarding of children is the responsibility of all staff; attendance at all relevant training events is expected and will form part of the job role.
Our motto, vision and values are embedded in all we do. It is important that you share Juniper's vision and values and subscribe to the Juniper Way.
Other information
Visits to the school are very much welcomed. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact our school office on the number shown below.
Please send completed application forms to the email address below.
Tel No: 01628 523536
Email: [email protected]
Juniper Hill School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The school expects all staff to share that commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Online searches will be carried out as part of our diligence checks on shortlisted candidates prior to interview.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).
For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).
It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.
