Office Assistant and Receptionist
| Posting date: | 14 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | PS3 FTE £24,330 Pro rata £15,696-£17,833 |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 01 December 2025 |
| Location: | Horley, Surrey, RH6 9NS |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1517737 |
Summary
Are you organised, computer literate and love meeting lots of people?If you are looking for a new challenge and want to be at the heart of the community, we look forward to hearing from you.Our Church of England school is located in the heart of the Acres community in Horley. It has developed into a wonderfully supportive and caring school, providing high-quality education whilst retaining our focus on the individual child.
We are seeking to recruit a well-organised, enthusiastic and adaptable professional to join our team.
Job overviewThe role is for a part-time Office Assistant and Receptionist. The school office is a busy environment and we are looking for someone who can prioritise effectively, use systems and processes efficiently and can adapt to changes. We would welcome applications from candidates with an understanding of school life – whether you have previously worked in a school, been a governor, or volunteered. If you have not worked in a school, you should have alternative office experience. We ask that all applicants have previous experience of using IT systems and are willing to learn. Although there are routine tasks, every day is different. In this position, the successful candidate will be the first point of contact for stakeholders, representing the school. Interacting with parents, visitors, governors and children, as well as all the staff, you will be an integral part of the office team. You should be able to think on your feet, as well as follow instruction and be a great team-player.Whilst specific qualifications are not required, the successful candidate will be:
Conscientious, flexible and personableArticulate, friendly and polite An effective communicator with both children and adultsAble to maintain a calm and positive outlook in a busy environmentHighly organised and able to prioritise effectivelyHappy to support children as needed and administer First AidConfident to use their initiative to support the leadership team and teachers.This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic candidate looking for their next role. Much more information about the role is included in the job description and person specification. If you do not have direct experience of the systems used (SIMS, Tucasi and Studybugs in particular), this is not a problem as long as you are willing to learn and have a positive outlook. If you thrive in a busy, but supportive environment and are happy to be part of a team to help the school as needed, we would love to hear from you.Job detailsPermanent, part-time position for 27-30 hours a week, 39 weeks a year (term time plus INSET days).
The final hours will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate and will involve starting at 8.30am every morning from Monday-Friday during term time.
We can offer• Delightful children who love learning
• A supportive and involved school community
• Established, friendly and professional staff team
• Supportive leadership
• A generous pension (local government pension scheme with employer contributions of 23%)
• Training and developmentThe ability to engage successfully with parents and members of this school community and an understanding of the school’s values are essential.We reserve the right to invite candidates to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. We would therefore recommend that candidates submit applications as early as possible.
The final hours will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate and will involve starting at 8.30am every morning from Monday-Friday during term time.
We can offer• Delightful children who love learning
• A supportive and involved school community
• Established, friendly and professional staff team
• Supportive leadership
• A generous pension (local government pension scheme with employer contributions of 23%)
• Training and developmentThe ability to engage successfully with parents and members of this school community and an understanding of the school’s values are essential.We reserve the right to invite candidates to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. We would therefore recommend that candidates submit applications as early as possible.