Administration Assistant

St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School; West of England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School in Bristol is seeking a friendly and highly motivated Administration Assistant to join our busy school office. You will be the first point of contact for parents and visitors, manage reception duties and support daily admin tasks.

The role is part-time, 20 hours per week (Mon-Fri 12:00-4:00pm) term time only plus 5 INSET days. Excellent organisational and IT skills, a calm, professional manner and the ability to work to deadlines are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational skills.
• Strong IT skills and experience.
• Good communication and telephone manner.
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Act as receptionist for visitors to the school.
• Manage pupil attendance and lunch records.
• Administer payments and school-related transactions.
• Coordinate transport for school visits.
• Maintain the school diary and organise communications to parents and the wider community.
• Arrange and administer parents' evenings and newsletters.

Skills

Organised

IT skills

Communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Tools

MS Office

School admin software

Job description

EmployerSt Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary SchoolLocationBristol, BristolContract TypePermanentHoursPart TimeContract LengthPermanentSalaryJG3 SCP 5- 6 £25,583 - £25,989Posted27th August 2026Start DateAs Soon As PossibleExpires13th September 2026 11:59 PMContract TypePermanentStart DateAs Soon As PossibleJob ID1571401Job ReferenceLSP-S270Start DateAs Soon As PossibleContract Type :PermanentContract Length: PermanentJob ID: 1571401Hours: 20 hours per week (Monday – Friday 12:00 – 4:00pm)Term Time Only Plus 5 INSET daysContract: PermanentSalary: JG3 SCP 5 – 6 Annual FTE: £25,583 - £25,989Actual salary: £12,146.45 - £12,339.21We wish to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Administration Assistant with strong clerical skills to join our school office.You will be the first representative of our school community and the first point of contact for many parents and visitors. Therefore, a warm and professional approach is essential, whilst having the ability to remain calm and organised in a very busy school environment.The successful candidate will be:Exceptionally well organisedResourceful and efficientHave strong IT skills and experienceA strong communicator with a positive attitude and a pleasant telephone mannerAble to prioritise and work to deadlinesSomeone who gives good attention to detailAble to work as part of a teamSome of the main duties will be:Act as a receptionist for visitors to the schoolReceiving and responding to incoming communication and deliveriesPupil attendance and lunch recordsAdministration of paymentsArranging transport for school visitsManaging the school diaryReport any issues with the school’s ITOrdering, monitoring and manage stockPreparing and sending communications (paper or electronically) to parents and carers, and the wider community, including Newsletters.Organise and administer parents eveningsIn return our friendly, engaging school can offer: A fabulous working environment with children who really want to learn A friendly and successful school A growing school with dedicated and hard-working staff A positive learning environment Supportive staff, governors, parents and communityCollaborative working within our Trust community to support our endeavours to work smarter.Excellent CPD opportunitiesAccess to wellbeing support24-hour confidential helpline and counsellingHealthcare cash planCycle to Work and Electric Vehicle SchemeDiscount retail platform with access to hundreds of discounts.Our school:St Mary Redcliffe is a vibrant, inclusive, and nurturing primary school located in the heart of the inner city. As an academy, we are part of the Lighthouse Schools Partnership, which allows us to deliver an exceptional education rooted in our Christian ethos.Our school's vision and values, 'Rooted in Love', guide us in cultivating an environment where our pupils can thrive. We believe in instilling the values of hope, empathy, acceptance, respect, thankfulness, and selflessness in all that we do.You'll find us situated at the top of Windmill Hill, on the edge of the beautiful Victoria Park. Our school is part of a rich and diverse community, where we come together to develop our understanding of the world and foster a deep and lasting love of learning.The Trust :The Lighthouse Schools Partnership (LSP) is a Multi-Academy Trust which has experienced rapid growth since it started in 2016. There are currently 34 schools in the Trust.The Lighthouse Schools Partnership is cross-phase and includes Infant, Junior, Primary and Secondary schools. The Trust is a mixed MAT and includes both non-denominational and Church of England schools.We encourage you to browse our website for more information about the Trust: Lighthouse Schools Partnership - HomeClosing Date: Sunday 13 September 2026Interview Date: To be confirmedEarly applications are encouraged. The school reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should the School be able to identify an appropriate candidate.Current LSP School Admin Asst JD & PS v1 (1)Safeguarding Statement:We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young persons. This appointment will be subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure; Disclosure by association document; proof of the right to work in the UK and satisfactory references. We are an equal opportunities employer. Please note the proof of right to work in the UK will be required at interview. No CV's Accepted.