Office Admin Assistant

About the role

We are looking for an organised, friendly and highly motivated individual to join our busy school office. This is an opportunity to become an integral part of our front-office team, working closely with the School Business Manager and Office Administrator to ensure the smooth and efficient running of our school. As the first point of contact for parents, pupils and visitors, you will play a key role in representing our school with professionalism, warmth and efficiency. 

The post requires strong administrational, organisational and interpersonal skills and whilst the role has a variety of core responsibilities, it can be hugely varied on a daily basis, as is the nature of working in a fast paced school environment. Therefore, a broad range of personal skills, flexibility and a dynamic, positive personality are key. The ability to maintain confidentiality is essential, together with rounded IT skills. The ideal candidate will be fully proficient in clerical and administrative work, and preferably will have had experience of working in a school environment, in an administrative position.

Our school is committed to providing a supportive and professionally enriching environment for all staff. We place a strong emphasis on ongoing professional development and ensure that colleagues work collaboratively within well-established phase teams. Leaders and Governors are supportive and actively encourage staff to share their ideas for professional development and curriculum innovation. Staff also have access to an Employee Assistance Programme that offers confidential wellbeing support. 

We are well known for our strong community ethos and positive relationships with parents and local partners. This sense of belonging and shared purpose is central to our identity and contributes to a supportive, collaborative working environment. 

The behaviour and attitudes of our pupils are a significant strength of the school. Children are consistently polite, welcoming, and enthusiastic, and they speak positively about their experiences at school. Our whole-school approach to behaviour is rooted in therapeutic thinking, all staff receive training to ensure consistency and confidence in supporting pupils. Our children demonstrate our core values of being kind, respectful, determined, responsible, and ready to learn; contributing to a calm and purposeful learning environment. 

The post would be for 35 hours per week, term time only. The post holder will be required to carry out some occasional INSET as paid overtime.

Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm (30 minutes lunch) 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and staff and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to have an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.