Administration Assistant to Senior Leadership Team (SLT) - John Hampden Grammar School
Location: High Wycombe
Overview
John Hampden Grammar School is seeking an exceptional Administration Assistant to provide comprehensive, high-level administrative support to our Senior Leadership Team.
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 32.5 hours per week (8.30am -3.30pm), Monday to Friday, 39 weeks per year (term time only plus 5 INSET days per year). Flexibility with working hours may be considered for a suitable candidate and discussed at interview.
Salary: Bucks Pay Range 4, currently £31,424 to £33,735 FTE (actual salary for 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks p.a. is in the range £23,515 to £25,244)
Closing Date: Sunday, 7 June 2026
Interviews: To be confirmed
Starting: As soon as possible
The school reserves the right to change these dates, and to close the vacancy at any time, so early application is advised.
About us
John Hampden Grammar School is a thriving, innovative boys Grammar School where everyone can #BeMore. We are a friendly and caring community of over 1280 boys and 128 staff who all support each other to be the best we can be.
For more information about the school, please visit our website John Hampden Grammar School
About the role
We are looking for a highly organised, professional and proactive Administration Assistant to support our Senior Leadership Team (SLT). This is a central role within school operations, requiring excellent communication skills, high levels of discretion and the ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment.
The postholder will be resilient and a strong team player, willing to be flexible and get involved in all aspects of school life.
Further information the role are available in the attached candidate pack.
We offer:
- An established centre of academic excellence with an exceptional record in sport, music and community involvement
- Motivated and ambitious students
- A friendly and supportive team of teachers and support staff
- A positive, caring and collaborative working environment
- A commitment to professional development
Other information
To apply for the role please follow this link: Current Vacancies - John Hampden Grammar School
JHGS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are required, before taking up post, to undertake an enhanced criminal record check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Candidates for teaching and support staff posts will be assessed at interview for their suitability to work with children. Appointment is conditional upon at least two satisfactory references which include specific comments on working with children and young people. All staff at the school have a responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of students at the school.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
