Office Admin Assistant

Kilnwood Vale Primary School; Horsham; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school in Horsham is seeking a part-time Office Assistant to support administrative functions. The ideal candidate should have excellent IT skills, strong communication abilities, and be capable of handling confidentiality. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 9:15 AM to 1:15 PM. Join a rewarding environment where you can make a difference in children's education.

Benefits

Access to pension scheme

Flexible working options

Generous holiday allowance

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy office environment within a school setting.
• Capacity to remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient administrative systems in the office.
• Provide a professional and friendly point of call for parents and visitors.

Skills

Excellent IT skills

Highly effective written and verbal communication skills

Excellent organisational skills

Ability to handle confidential material

Friendly and enthusiastic team player

Education

GCSE level C or above in Maths and English

Tools

Microsoft packages

Google packages

Bromcom Parent Mail

Job description

Kilnwood Vale Primary School is seeking to recruit a part time Office Assistant to join our hardworking school team on a part time permanent basis (20hrs per week Mon-Fri).

Your opportunity

We are looking for an experienced administrator to join our school. If you are a confident, friendly and flexible individual who would like to make a difference to the outcomes of the children attending our school this could be just the role for you.

The successful candidate will be a hard‑working and motivated individual who will ensure there are efficient administrative systems in the office that deliver a high quality service to the school community and meet key deadlines. This is a busy and varied role for someone who is pleasant and welcoming and has the capacity to remain calm and cope with the unexpected.

They will be confident with the use of Microsoft and Google and be able to learn new systems. They should be professional when handling confidential material, be an excellent communicator and ideally have experience of working in a busy office environment within a school setting. They will also be responsible for providing a professional and friendly point of call to all parents and visitors to the school ensuring all queries are dealt with effectively and efficiently.

What we are looking for

• Excellent IT skills, competent using Microsoft and Google packages.
• School based packages such as Bromcom Parent Mail MS packages and other IT packages would be desirable.
• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to remain calm when juggling priorities.
• Friendly, enthusiastic and a good team player.
• Effective communication with a wide range of people.
• Keen to contribute positively to the life of the school.
• Educated to GCSE level C or above in Maths and English.

Please read the full job description and person specification before applying.

About Kilnwood Vale School

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

• A Multi Academy Trust with over 2500 colleagues and over 19000 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 December 2025.

Salary: GLF Associate 2 Point 1 23651 to Point 5 23937 (DOE). Actual Salary: 11303.78 to 11440.47.

Hours: 20hrs per week term time only. Mon‑Fri 09:15‑13:15.

Closing Date: 16 November 2025.

Employment Type: Full‑Time.

Experience: years.

Vacancy: 1.