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Worthing College, part of the Chichester College Group

Curriculum Administrative Assistant (Maternity Cover) [Ref: WC4046] 

Pro rata of £24,405 - £24,502 per annum (i.e. £21,213.58 - £21,297.89) 

37 hours per week, 38 weeks per year 

Are you looking for a term time role where you can work with a friendly and hardworking team of administrative assistants, and where no two days are ever the same? If so, this is the perfect role for you! This position is crucial in supporting the curriculum, as it involves interacting with students, liaising with staff and stakeholders, and playing an integral part in the college community.

As a Curriculum Administrative Assistant, you'll be part of a team that supports all college departments, and you'll have a pivotal role in ensuring the curriculum positively impacts the lives of our learners. We’re looking for someone with a proficient working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Since this role is customer-facing, we need you to be a confident communicator.

This dynamic role requires you to be agile and comfortable with multitasking. You'll receive support throughout the year to enhance your skills and occasionally, we will need you to assist with events outside of regular working hours, such as Parents/Carers and Open Evenings.

Our Staff Benefits:

We have a fantastic range of staff benefits, highly competitive against what is offered by the private sector and other organisations, including:

•    Local Government Pension Scheme - the Group contributes 20.4% of your actual pensionable pay.

•    25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days in line with continuous service, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement (paid as part of the salary for Term-Time-Only roles) and a wellbeing day. Plus, the opportunity to purchase up to 5 days additional leave.

•    Discount schemes - including discounts on shopping, restaurants, travel and onsite facilities such as our gym and First Steps Childcare nurseries (specific campuses only).

•    Family friendly policies - including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay (dependant on continuous service).

•    Continuous professional development opportunities - including development days, funded apprenticeships and access to a range of other courses and activities.

•    And much more - check out the Staff Benefits booklet attached to this advert for more information about our fantastic range of benefits available to staff.

Working in a vibrant and inclusive further education college is an inspiring experience. Our staff have a relentless focus on delivering outstanding teaching, learning and support, where you'll encounter a diverse student body, a positive atmosphere, ample support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement and a celebration of individual differences. It's an environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning.

The working pattern for this role will be discussed at interview

Apply now to join a fantastic team!

This role is for a fixed term period of maternity cover (effective from 26th August 2025) for a maximum of one year, or the return, resignation or replacement of the current post holder, whichever is sooner.

As this is an opportunity for existing College staff only, you do not need to complete an application form.  If you are interested in being considered for these hours, please send an expression of interest to Jenny Thompson -   outlining your suitability for this role.

Closing date:   23rd June 2025

Interview date: 3rd July 2025

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Suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

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The Chichester College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include a check of the barred lists and any relevant overseas checks. We vigorously pursue all references and safeguarding checks to ensure applicants are suitable to work with young people.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. 

We are an equal opportunities employer