Administrative Assistant

Vacancy Summary

Administrative Assistant

Salary: Band 6 SCP7 / 11

We are looking for someone to support the existing team on either of the following hours:

• 27.5 hours per week, 9am - 3pm Monday - Friday, TTO

Or

• 22 hours per week, 8.30am - 4.30pm Monday - Wednesday, TTO

Vacancy Information

Sandal Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, passionate and experienced Administrative Assistant to join our highly-motivated and outstanding team. They will be based in the School Office, to deliver an efficient and effective service to staff, visitors and children at school. We are keen to hear from individuals who will support our aims and ethos and are willing to work as part of a friendly team.

The ideal candidate will be well organised with good communication and IT skills and have previous experience of working in a school office/customer service environment.

The successful candidate should have experience of:

• working in a busy office environment.
• dealing with people face to face, on the telephone and by email.
• using own initiative and working with limited supervision.
• working to deadlines.

The successful candidate will need:

• excellent literacy, numeracy & organisational skills.
• minimum GCSE ‘C’ grade or equivalent Maths & English. Please note this is an essential part of the criteria and we are unable to consider your application if you do not fulfil this requirement.
• a calm and caring manner.
• to be positive, have initiative and have a proactive approach to their work.
• Willingness to undertake other training as required

We offer:

• A dedicated and experienced staff team, supported by Governors and parents.
• A clear, positive, nurturing ethos.
• Enthusiastic, confident and well-behaved children.
• An opportunity to make a significant contribution to our ongoing improvements.
• A full commitment to further your professional development.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the School Business Manager, Mrs Sarah Lester. Email: office@sandalprimaryschool.co.uk or telephone 01274 598115. 

Closing Date: 9am, Monday 10th November 2025

Interviews to be held: Friday 14th November 2025

Sandal Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children. All posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and references.

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