Administrative Assistant

Byfleet Primary School; West Byfleet; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Byfleet Primary School is seeking an organised Administrative Assistant to support the smooth running of our busy school office. The successful candidate will bring excellent ICT skills and a professional, positive approach to a collaborative team.

This permanent role requires attention to detail, discretion and the ability to work on your own initiative and under pressure, contributing to the ongoing developments of our school and Trust.

Qualifications

• Essential qualities include attention to detail, ICT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel), confidentiality, efficiency and ability to work on your own initiative and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support the smooth running of the school office.
• Assist staff in busy school environment and handle routine administrative tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

ICT skills

Confidentiality

Efficiency

Initiative

Work under pressure

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an organised, committed and enthusiastic Administrative Assistant to support the smooth running of the school. The successful candidate will be able to work effectively in a busy school office. We are seeking to recruit a colleague with the commitment, personal drive, enthusiasm and energy to contribute to our dedicated and supportive office team.

Byfleet Primary School is a small school with big ambitions. We are a one-form entry, OFSTED-rated (June 2025) 'good' school, situated close to Byfleet Village, within walking distance to the train station & the historic Brooklands Museum, and a short distance from the A3, M25 and M3 . We form one of eight schools in EEEA (Engage Enrich Excel Academy) Trust and benefit from regular collaboration and professional development.

You will need to be positive and professional as well as being flexible to the demands of the role.

Essential qualities include excellent attention to detail, ICT skills (Microsoft word, excel), confidentiality, efficiency and being able to work on your own initiative and under pressure with a willingness to contribute to the continued improvement of our wonderful school.

This is a permanent role.

We offer a positive and thriving school environment, a great team of staff and a commitment to continuing professional development. We warmly welcome visits to our school if you wish to see the great things we get up to at Byfleet Primary before applying.

We reserve the right to interview candidates before the closing date, for the right candidate and therefore close applications early.