General Office Assistant (Maternity Cover) Employer Upton-by-Chester High School Reference SEC

Cheshire - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

General Office Assistant (Maternity Cover up to 1 Year)

Starting February 2026 22.5 Hours per Week 43 Weeks per Year (Term Time plus 4 weeks to be worked across Half Term and Summer Holidays)

8.15am 4.15pm Monday to Wednesday

Grade 3 SCP4 - 25185 (Pro Rata- 14570)

Upton by Chester High School is a high performing and inclusive school situated on the outskirts of the city of Chester. Due to a member of the team taking maternity leave we are looking for an outstanding administrator to join our Main Office.

This is a part-time part-year position and is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting an experienced admin team in a customer facing office.

The successful candidate will be working to high standards of customer service supporting parents learners staff external agencies and suppliers to deliver a high-quality support service across the school.

The person we are looking for will be a positive enthusiastic team player with excellent communication and organisation skills. Someone with major strengths in administration and supporting a team who will quickly seek out solutions to everyday issues providing seamless working practice in our fast paced extremely busy environment. Excellent ICT skills are essential.

Download an application pack from our website electronic applications should be returned to CVs alone will not be accepted

CLOSING DATE: 05/01/2026

Please be advised there may be occasions due to tight deadlines when we have to close the vacancy once we have sufficient applications. Please submit your application early.

All post holders are subject to satisfactory clearances and suitable references; the successful applicant will be required to apply for clearance from DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service. Further information can be found at

Our school is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our Safer Recruitment process shortlisted candidates could be subject to an online search.

General Office Assistant (Maternity Cover up to 1 Year)Starting February 2026 22.5 Hours per Week 43 Weeks per Year (Term Time plus 4 weeks to be worked across Half Term and Summer Holidays)8.15am 4.15pm Monday to WednesdayGrade 3 SCP4 - 25185 (Pro Rata- 14570)Upton by Chester High School is a high...