Office Admin Assistant

GLF Schools; Horsham; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Generous holiday allowance

Work life and family friendly policies

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Career pathways and talent management

Staff benefits portal

Community and collaboration working

Job summary

Greenway Junior School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and flexible person to support the busy administration team within our vibrant and friendly school. The role blends customer service with administration and offers varied, rewarding work in a school environment. The post is part-time (23 hours per week) with a start date of 1 October 2026.

Salary is listed as GLF Associate 2 Point 1 (£23,914 pro rata for part-time hours). Closing date is 20 August 2026.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of schools systems is desirable.
• Able to remain professional when handling confidential material.
• An excellent communicator with both parents, children and staff.
• Confident with the use of Microsoft Office.
• Passionate about the children's learning, progression and welfare.

Skills

Knowledge of schools systems

Professional with confidential data

Excellent communicator

Passionate about children’s learning

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Your Opportunity

Greenway Junior School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and flexible person to support the busy administration team within our vibrant and friendly school. The successful candidate will be hardworking, willing and an all-round team player. This will be a varied and rewarding role and is a great opportunity to gain experience working in a school environment, combining customer service with administration skills.

What we are looking for

• Knowledge of schools systems is desirable
• Able to remain professional when handling confidential material
• An excellent communicator with both parents, children and staff
• Confident with the use of Microsoft Office
• Passionate about the children's learning, progression and welfare.

Please read the full job description and person specification for more information.

About Greenway Junior School

Our School sits within a established cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Greenway Junior School our cluster includes the following other schools; Southgate Primary School, Forge Wood Primary School, Kilnwood Vale Primary School, Salfords Primary School, Lime Tree Primary School, Merstham Primary School.

This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 19,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Career pathways and talent management
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details

Start Date: 1st October 2026

Salary: GLF Associate 2 Point 1 - £23,914

Actual Salary: £13,143.90

Hours: 23 hours per week - Preferred schedule: Monday to Friday. Working times can be agreed, although the hours are ideally split across the week.

Closing Date: 20 Aug 2026

Attachments

• Join Our Community - Associate 2025 - 26
• Office Assistant - Greenway JD
• Office Assistant - Greenway PS

Safeguarding Statement:

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.