School Office Assistant

School Office Assistant

Details

  • Reference: SCC/TP/287916/3088
  • Positions: 1
  • Salary: £20,884 to £22,766 per annum
  • Category: Administration & Clerical
  • Contract type: Permanent
  • Working hours: 36 hours per week
  • Posted on: 29 April 2025
  • Closing date: 12 May 2025
  • Directorate: Partnership
  • Location: Southfield Park Primary School, Long Grove Road, Epsom, KT19 8TF

Description

Please note that this vacancy is not part of Surrey County Council, we are advertising this on behalf of a partnership organisation.

The salary range for this role is £20,884 to £22,766 per annum based on a 36 hour working week, 39 weeks per year.

About the Organisation

Southfield Park Primary School is an exciting, forward thinking and dynamic school where we work together to ensure every child has the opportunity to SHINE. 

About us: 

  • Friendly, hard-working and supportive staff and parents
  • Positive, happy children who enjoy learning
  • Well-resourced facilities (only 20 years old)
  • Committed to the development of all members of the team

The school is purpose-built and benefits from the very latest in educational architecture. The design promotes natural light throughout the building and is single storey for ease of access. All in all it is a wonderful place in which to work and to learn!

About the Role

The role of the School Office Assistant is to provide day to day administrative support and reception duties to contribute to the smooth running of the school office. Furthermore, to assist with finance and resources administration as required. The position is term-time only. 

We are looking for a skilled administrator to join our friendly school office team. The successful candidate will be highly motivated, organised, efficient, computer savvy and friendly.

About you:

  • Organised
  • Dedicated
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
  • Quick to pick things up
  • Have an eye for detail 
  • Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Wants to be part of a team and contribute to the wider school

Ideally you would have worked in a school before and have experience of school systems, however this is not essential as we will be able to provide you with a full training package. 

Additional information

Southfield Park is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We are committed to providing services which embrace diversity and that promote equality of opportunity. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community and people of all protected characteristics. We provide reasonable adjustments for candidates with a disability and are committed to treating people fairly with compassion, respect and dignity and in promoting equality and human rights.

The close date for this role is 12.05.2025 with Interviews planned to be held on 19.05.2025. 

If you would like more information, please contact the School Business manager, Zsuzsanna Katona on recruitment@southfield-park.surrey.sch.uk or 013 7274 3104 

To apply for this role, please return all application forms via email to recruitment@southfield-park.surrey.sch.uk by 12 pm on Monday, 12th May. 

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