Admin Assistant

Eteach International; Farnham; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

St Paul’s CofE Primary School & Nursery in Farnham is seeking an organised Administration Assistant to provide front-line support to pupils, parents and staff. You will handle calls, emails and enquiries, maintain records, and support events and trips as part of the school office team.

Join a busy, growing school and contribute to smooth daily operations under the School Operations Manager, while upholding safeguarding and confidentiality across all activities.

Qualifications

• Highly organised with ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident using IT and administrative systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first point of contact for parents, visitors and professionals.
• Manage telephone calls, emails and day-to-day enquiries.
• Support pupil administration including attendance, admissions and pupil records.
• Prepare letters, communications, forms and other school documentation.
• Support the organisation of trips, events, clubs and other school activities.
• Maintain accurate records and school management systems.
• Provide general administrative support to the School Operations Manager and leadership team.
• Support the management of school meals, payments, bookings and routine office systems.
• Assist with school communications to ensure timely information to families.
• Support lettings and other income-generating activities where required.
• Provide first aid and support pupils where trained.
• Undertaking other reasonable administrative duties as required.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

IT competency

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Tools

School management systems

Job description

## Admin Assistant### Courage, Compassion, Community* Admin AssistantNEWFast Apply# Admin AssistantEmployerLocation: Farnham, SurreyContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: PS4.2Posted: 2nd October 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 13th November 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1577541Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type:Permanent* Job ID: 1577541* Share :**Admin Assistant****Monday to Friday****8:30 - 3:30****PS4.2**St Paul's CofE Primary School & Nursery is looking for a highly organised, positive and approachable Administration Assistant to join our busy and growing school.St Paul's is a rapidly developing primary school with Nursery, mainstream provision and our specialist Evergreen provision. We are looking for someone who enjoys being at the centre of school life and can provide efficient, friendly and professional administrative support to pupils, parents, staff and visitors.Working closely with, and under the direction of, the School Operations Manager, the Administration Assistant will support the smooth day-to-day running of the school office and wider school operations.**The role will include**- Providing a welcoming and professional first point of contact for parents, visitors and other professionals.- Managing telephone calls, emails and day-to-day enquiries.- Supporting pupil administration, including attendance, admissions and pupil records.- Preparing letters, communications, forms and other school documentation.- Supporting the organisation of trips, events, clubs and other school activities.- Maintaining accurate records and school management systems.- Providing general administrative support to the School Operations Manager and wider leadership team.- Supporting the management of school meals, payments, bookings and other routine office systems.- Assisting with school communications and ensuring information reaches families promptly and accurately.- Supporting the administration of lettings and other income-generating activities where required.- Providing first aid and supporting pupils where appropriately trained.- Undertaking other reasonable administrative duties required for the effective running of the school.**We are looking for someone who**- Is highly organised and able to manage competing priorities.- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.- Is confident using IT and administrative systems.- Has strong attention to detail and takes pride in getting things right.- Can remain calm, professional and helpful in a busy school environment.- Understands the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding.- Is flexible and willing to help wherever needed.- Enjoys working as part of a close and supportive team.- Has a genuine commitment to helping our children and families.Experience of working in a school office would be an advantage, although the right attitude, organisational skills and ability to learn are equally important.At St Paul's, our vision is Learning in God's Love - where every child belongs, grows and flourishes. Our values of Courage, Compassion and Community shape the way we work with our children, families and one another.This is an exciting opportunity to join a school that is continuing to grow and develop, where the office team plays an essential role in making sure the school runs effectively every day.St Paul's CofE Primary School & Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advert, so early application is advised.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:St Paul's CofE Primary School & Nursery, Tongham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.### St Paul's CofE Primary School & Nursery, Tongham