Office Administrator (Generalist)

Philip Southcote School; Epsom; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous workplace pension

Condensed school year with a two week

Ongoing training and development

Recognition policies for exceptional

Well-being support (24/7 GP & EAP)

My Staff Shop discounts

Work-life balance and family-friendly

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Meadow Primary School is seeking an Office Administrator (Generalist) to join our team. Based at Meadow Primary School, the role may involve working at the neighbouring Nonsuch Primary School.

This part-time, fixed-term position runs 35 hours per week across 38 weeks per year, Monday to Friday 8:15am to 3:45pm. You will provide administrative support to the School Business Manager and help maintain accurate records, ensuring smooth office operations and a welcoming school environment.

Qualifications

• An awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
• Experience working in an office environment
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Responsibilities

• Provide effective administrative support to the School Business Manager and office team
• Undertake general admin duties as required for the efficient function of the office team
• Keep up-to-date records of changing school information and maintain key information for reference and distribution, as necessary

Job description

Benefits: Generous pension, condensed school year, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work-life balance, family-friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay.

We are seeking an Office Administratorto join our team at Meadow Primary School, part of Bourne Education Trust.

About Meadow Primary School

Meadow Primary School is a three-form entry primary school with a nursery in Surrey. As part of the Bourne Education Trust (BET), a successful multi-academy trust comprising twenty-four schools across Surrey, Hampshire, and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, we are committed to "Transforming schools...changing lives."

At our school, you will find a welcoming and purposeful environment centred on our core purpose and vision: for our children toleave Meadow Primary School as confident, resourceful and respectful individuals who are ready to transition into a successful life at secondary school and beyond. This is a place where everyone is challenged to perform at their best and where there is a commitment to nurturing and growing happy, successful, intellectually curious and determined children and young people with a strong sense of moral and cultural values.

Our curriculum has been designed to meet the needs of our children and focuses on engaging all through Discovery Days and learning sequences that build skills and knowledge so that all children aspire and achieve the best possible outcomes. Our learning environment promotes active learning where children are encouraged to ask questions and become independent learners. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum where PE and the arts are a pivotal element to every week. We are fortunate to be set in extensive grounds and our swimming pool is used 50% of the year.

Details

Job title: Office Administrator (Generalist)

Location: This role will be based at Meadow Primary School but may incorporate working at the neighbouring school, Nonsuch Primary School

Contract: Part time, fixed term (The role would be initially ending on 31 August 2027 due to our reduction in PAN from this date and resulting changes in staffing structure)

Hours: 35 hours per week, 38 weeks per year Monday - Friday 8.15am to 3.45pm

• Generous workplace pension
• Condensed school year with a two week half term in October
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests
• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform
• Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide effective administrative support to the School Business Manager and office team
• Undertake general admin duties as required for the efficient function of the office team
• Keep up-to-date records of changing school information and maintain key information for reference and distribution, as necessary

Requirements include:

• An awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
• Experience working in an office environment
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.

Our Culture

At Bourne Education Trust, we value colleagues who are:

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
• Collaborative and innovative
• Committed, engaged and professional
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity