School Administration Assistant (Maternity Cover), Education (EDU145SX)

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School Administration Assistant (Maternity Cover), Education (EDU145SX)

The School of Education is ranked 12th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2023). With an expansive outlook, and a strong reputation for innovation, the School operates at the forefront of developments in Initial Teacher Education, Professional Learning and Digital Learning. The School has four academic departments: Initial Teacher Education; Postgraduate Taught and Professional Learning, Counselling, Wellbeing, and Educational Psychology; and Early Years and Childhood Education; and our research within the School cross cuts these departments. 

Job Description

With a broad professional learning portfolio, spanning areas, such as: Early Years; Initial Teacher Education; Leadership and Counselling – our programmes are SSSC, GTCS and COSCA accredited.

Further information on the School is available at: www.abdn.ac.uk/education.

Salary will be at Grade 3, £25,255 per annum and will last for up to 8 months. This is a maternity cover post.

Informal enquiries should be made to Rosemond Cochrane, School Administrator, e-mail: rcochrane@abdn.ac.uk

This post does not meet the minimum requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route. We are therefore unable to consider applicants for this post that require sponsorship to work in the UK.

To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs

Job Reference Number: EDU145SX

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 14 July 2025

The School of Education embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.

Please Note

If you are unable to complete an application online, please contact the Recruitment Team (HRRecruitment@abdn.ac.uk) to make alternative arrangements for submitting your application within plenty of time before the advertised post closes.

School/Section
Education
Division
Education School Administration
Staff Category
Secretarial
Position Type
Full Time
Grade
Grade 3
Salary
£25,255 - £25,255
Ref No
EDU145SX
Closing Date
09-FEB-2026
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