Job Ref No. ECC8824000-632S Position Type: Administration Pay Range: Local Government pay scale 4 From the range point
Position Start Date: 01/09/2026 Contract Type: Full-time/Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 10/07/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: Week commencing Monday 13 July 2026
From the range points 6-7 (£25,989 to £26,403 FTE)/ (£18,226 – £18,517.33 Pro‑rota actual)
Working weeks: 39.4 weeks per year (Term time plus 1 week to be taken during school closure periods, plus 2 inset days.)
Working hours: 30 hours per week
Working pattern: 5 days. Mon – Fri 08.30 -14.30
Chase High School is seeking to appoint a professional, organised and enthusiastic Sixth Form Administrator & Receptionist to join our successful and supportive Sixth Form team.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced administrator who enjoys working in a busy environment and is passionate about providing an excellent service to students, parents, staff and visitors. As the first point of contact for our Sixth Form, you will play a key role in creating a welcoming environment while providing comprehensive administrative support to the Heads of Year 12 and 13 and the wider Sixth Form team.
Responsibilities
- Administration of student admissions.
- Processing UCAS applications.
- Managing careers and bursary processes.
- Coordinating key Sixth Form events such as Open Evenings, Induction Days, Parents’ Evenings, Higher Education events and the Sixth Form Awards Evening.
- Assisting students with day‑to‑day queries.
Benefits
- Pension scheme – also automatically includes Life Assurance.
- Generous Referral Bonus for employees who refer quality candidates.
- Two‑week October half‑term (term‑time staff).
- Employee savings and discounts.
- Employee Assistance Programme – free confidential wellbeing support for employees and dependants.
- Mental Health First Aiders – qualified MHFA England trainers within the Trust.
- Ongoing training and professional development in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Gifted Service Leave for long service.
- Health Cash plan to support everyday healthcare costs – e.g. dental, optical, physiotherapy. Includes Virtual GP service.
We welcome visits to our school from applicants who are interested in working with us. Please contact us at recruitment@discoveryeducationaltrust.co.uk to arrange a visit.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early upon appointment of a successful applicant.
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.
As an equal opportunities employer, Discovery Educational Trust is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age; disability; gender re‑assignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; race (which includes ethnic origin, nationality and ethnic or national origins); religion or belief; sex; and sexual orientation. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Discovery Educational Trust.
Discovery Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding our pupils against radicalisation and extremism and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form. CVs will not be accepted. It is an offence to apply for a role if barred from regulated activity. This appointment will be subject to pre‑employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. Please note that online checks will also be carried out.
We welcome prospective applicants to arrange either a visit to the school, or an informal telephone conversation, prior to submitting an application. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the role and our school community. Please email us at recruitment@discoveryeducationaltrust.co.uk to arrange.
Contact
Sasha Wisbey, HR AdministratorChase High SchoolPrittlewell Chase, Westcliff On SeaEssex, SS0 0RTTelephone: 01702354441Email: hr@discoveryeducationaltrust.co.uk
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