Administrative Assistant

South Farnham School; Farnham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in Farnham seeks an administrative support team member for the school office. The role requires providing varied support including reception duties and pupil welfare. Candidates should possess excellent keyboard skills and have experience in a school or busy office environment. This position is 36 hours a week during term time plus inset days, offering a fulfilling opportunity to contribute positively to the school community.

Qualifications

• Strong keyboard skills are essential for administrative tasks.
• Previous experience working in a school or similar environment is preferred.
• The candidate must be caring and a flexible team player.

Responsibilities

• Provide varied administrative support within the school office.
• Handle reception duties and pupil welfare.
• Assist in office administration tasks.

Skills

Excellent keyboard skills

Experience in school or busy office environment

Caring and flexible team player

Job description

We are seeking a caring, flexible and friendly team player to provide varied administrative support within the school office at our Junior site. This role will include reception duties, office administration and pupil welfare.

South Farnham School is part of South Farnham Educational Trust and is an Ofsted Outstanding school located in the heart of Farnham in Surrey. Our Principles, Aims & Ethos are honesty, integrity, courtesy and respect for each other as human beings, acceptance and encouragement of diversity (talents, personalities, cultures) are the basis upon which we operate daily. We see these values as forming a direct link with the achievement of the aims of the school.

South Farnham School stands on an attractive 7 acre site lying, as its name suggests, south of Farnham. It was built to a high standard in 1938 as a girls' Grammar School and has been significantly modified for younger children in recent years.

The accommodation includes 2 large libraries, a music block and 8 practical rooms. There is both an assembly hall, two studios, gymnasium, cloakrooms and changing rooms. The 7 acres of play area include 3 multi-use games areas, an outdoor gym, grassed sports fields and pavilion.

The hours to be worked : 36 hours a week, 39 weeks a year (term time plus inset days)

The successful candidate will enjoy working as part of a team, have excellent keyboard skills and experience in working within a school or busy office environment.

Please see the attached Job description for further information on this role and our career prospectus to find out what it is like to work for our Trust.

Please note that we may chose to interview strong candidates on receipt of their forms so an early application is advised.

Safeguarding Statement

South Farnham School 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. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.