Administration Assistant (maternity cover)

eTeach UK Limited; Camberley; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

A community school in Surrey is seeking a temporary Administration Assistant for a maternity cover role. This part-time position involves working 15 hours a week during term time, providing essential support to the administrative team. The ideal candidate should possess strong planning, prioritising, and communication skills, along with proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook. Join a friendly and dedicated staff in a nurturing educational environment. Actual salary ranges from £8,300 to £8,500.

Qualifications

• Able to plan and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Communicates with people in a diplomatic and patient manner.
• Flexible to meet the demands of a busy school environment.
• Possesses working knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Maintains discretion when handling sensitive situations.

Responsibilities

• Join the administrative team for maternity cover.
• Support various administrative tasks in the school environment.
• Interact with students, staff, and parents effectively.

Skills

Planning and prioritising

Diplomatic communication

Flexibility

Working knowledge of Word

Working knowledge of Excel

Working knowledge of Outlook

Discretion

Job description

Overview

Administration Assistant (fixed term, maternity cover). Located in leafy Surrey, Crawley Ridge Junior School is a two-form entry community school. We are privileged to sit on beautiful, mature grounds, which play an important part in the children’s learning. This is an opportunity for an efficient, well-organised person to join our administrative team on a temporary 1-year contract to cover a maternity leave absence.

What do we have to offer you?

• An exciting opportunity to join a warm, friendly school within a local MAT of like-minded schools.
• An experienced administrative team to support you.
• A varied and interesting role with clear impact on the whole school
• Committed and supportive staff.

What skills will you bring to us?

• You will be able to plan and prioritise.
• You will be able to communicate to a range of people with a diplomatic and patient approach.
• You will be flexible to meet the ever-changing demands of a busy school.
• You will have a working knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook
• You will be discreet and able to handle sensitive situations.

Working Hours – 15 hours per week, Monday, Tuesday and Friday 8.30am -12 noon, Wednesday 8.30am – 1pm

Term time only plus 3 staff training days

Interviews: Thursday 15th January 2026
Start date: 23rd February 2026
Salary: S3 (FTE £24,300). Actual Salary: £8,300 - £8,500

If you are interested in joining our happy and thriving school please complete an application form

The closing date for applications is noon on Friday 9th January at 12pm