Current Vacancies
🌟 We're Hiring: Office Administrator 🌟
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Salary to be discussed depending on experience
We are seeking a highly organised, professional, and welcoming Office Administrator to join our dedicated school team. This is a key role at the heart of the school, combining general administration, reception duties, attendance monitoring, finance support, and SEND administration.
The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for parents, visitors, and external professionals, playing an essential part in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the school office while supporting our safeguarding and inclusion priorities.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Providing efficient administrative support across the school
- Managing reception and handling telephone and in-person enquiries
- Monitoring and reporting on student attendance
- Supporting finance administration and school communications
- Coordinating meetings, events, and staff training
- Providing administrative support for SEND provision, including EHCP processes
- Liaising with parents/carers, local authorities and external agencies
- Supporting safeguarding procedures and ensuring secure visitor management
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
- Has previous administrative experience (school-based experience desirable)
- Has experience or understanding of SEND administration and EHCP processes
- Demonstrates excellent communication and organisational skills
- Has strong IT skills and attention to detail
- Can prioritise workload and work calmly under pressure
- Understands confidentiality, safeguarding and data protection requirements
- Is a positive team player committed to supporting children and young people
What We Offer:
- A supportive and welcoming school community
- Opportunities for professional development
- A meaningful role contributing to pupil wellbeing and success
- A collaborative and inclusive working environment
To apply, please complete an application form on Eteach by 12:00 midday on Monday 2nd March.
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Interview: Wednesday 4th March 9:30am
📢 We’re Hiring Exam Invigilators!
Join our team this summer to support students during their AQA GCSE exams. 
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise exams, ensuring rules are followed.
- Distribute and collect materials.
- Maintain a calm, focused environment.
Requirements:
Strong communication & organisation skills. Enhanced DBS check required. Experience helpful but not essential (full training provided).
Interested? Contact us at 01164670811 (ask for Rebecca, Interim Exams Officer).
What we offer all our employees at The Lady Byron School
Core Benefits:
Competitive Salary: Wages reflect the expertise required to work in a specialised setting.
Pension Scheme: opportunity to contribute to the NEST pension scheme.
Above average leave entitlement: Additional week paid leave in October half term
Deals and discounts: Access to Bright HR Exchange – online marketplace with deals and discounts
Professional Development
Training and CPD:
- Access to in depth, detailed, professional development opportunities
- Possibility of funding for external courses or qualifications.
Career Progression: Pathways for promotion and role expansion within the school
Health and Wellbeing
Mental Health Support:
- Access to Bright HR Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with:
- An online wellbeing portal and access to an EAP via the Wisdom app
- Life and leadership coaching with relationship management support
- Personalised content, four-week plans, goal setting, and built-in rewards
- Access to 20+ NHS-approved programmes, trainings and workshops
Access to Staff Wellbeing Champion
Team and Culture
Supportive Environment: Open communication channels for feedback and collaboration.
Inclusive Workplace: Policies and practice promoting diversity and inclusion.