School Office Assistant
| Posting date: | 27 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | PS3 Actual Salary £15,699 (FTE £24,330.00) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 05 December 2025 |
| Location: | West Byfleet, Surrey, KT14 6HS |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1518924 |
Summary
School Office Assistant - 27 hours per week, working Monday/Tuesday/Friday: 7 hrs (08:15 – 15:45) & Wednesday/Thursday: 3 hrs (08:15 – 11:15) Breaks are unpaid.Full Time Equivalent Salary £24,330.00 - PS3.2 (Guide Actual Salary £15,699.00 based on 27 hours per week, 39 weeks per year)The Marist Catholic Primary School is looking for a proactive and friendly administrator to join the busy school office team. The successful candidate will be motivated, hardworking and will show initiative working as part of our front office team. You will have the skills and experience to provide a wide range of administration duties for the school. The front office is a busy and varied working environment, ideal for someone who is friendly and welcoming and has the ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure. You will have the skills to interact well with children and be committed to their wellbeing.You will be confident with the use of Microsoft Office and IT and be able to remain professional when handling confidential material. You will also have excellent communication skills and experience of working in a busy office, or in a school, along with first aid and safeguarding experience.
You will also be responsible for promoting a professional and friendly point of contact for parents, carers and visitors, ensuring that all queries are dealt with effectively and efficiently.
We require someone who is dedicated, flexible and self-motivated, you must be able to work independently and as part of a team.We are looking for someone who;
demonstrates a high level of confidentiality and shows high levels of initiative
will interact well with the children and be committed to their wellbeing
has excellent communication skills
can consistently deliver high quality support
has a friendly and pleasant personality
is able to demonstrate secretarial and IT skills (including Excel)
is enthusiastic to learn
Minimum 3 GCSEs at Grade 4 (C) or above to include English and Maths or able to evidence ability at an equivalent level (all short listed applicants will need to provide evidence qualifications at GCSE level or equivalent at the interview).
demonstrates accuracy, flexibility and the capability of working under pressure within a team environment.The Marist Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Clearance. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Please refer to our recruitment privacy notice for information on the data we collect as part of our recruitment and selection process.
Visits to the school are welcomed, please speak to the office manager for more details and to arrange a visit.Closing date: 05/12/2025 - the closing date is a guide only. We reserve the right the interview and appoint before the closing date therefore it is advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.Interviews will take place for shortlisted applicants upon review. We reserve the right to offer and appoint the right candicate before the closing date.
You will also be responsible for promoting a professional and friendly point of contact for parents, carers and visitors, ensuring that all queries are dealt with effectively and efficiently.
We require someone who is dedicated, flexible and self-motivated, you must be able to work independently and as part of a team.We are looking for someone who;
demonstrates a high level of confidentiality and shows high levels of initiative
will interact well with the children and be committed to their wellbeing
has excellent communication skills
can consistently deliver high quality support
has a friendly and pleasant personality
is able to demonstrate secretarial and IT skills (including Excel)
is enthusiastic to learn
Minimum 3 GCSEs at Grade 4 (C) or above to include English and Maths or able to evidence ability at an equivalent level (all short listed applicants will need to provide evidence qualifications at GCSE level or equivalent at the interview).
demonstrates accuracy, flexibility and the capability of working under pressure within a team environment.The Marist Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Clearance. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Please refer to our recruitment privacy notice for information on the data we collect as part of our recruitment and selection process.
Visits to the school are welcomed, please speak to the office manager for more details and to arrange a visit.Closing date: 05/12/2025 - the closing date is a guide only. We reserve the right the interview and appoint before the closing date therefore it is advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.Interviews will take place for shortlisted applicants upon review. We reserve the right to offer and appoint the right candicate before the closing date.