Office Administrator (part-time)

eTeach UK Limited; Guildford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Guildford is seeking a part-time Office Administrator to manage reception duties, handle inquiries, and provide administrative support. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and IT proficiency. This role offers a supportive work environment and opportunities for personal development, with a salary of £12,210 - £12,485 for 21 hours per week.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Free Breakfast & Afterschool Club provision

Good opportunities for personal and career development

Qualifications

• Strong IT skills and experience with information management systems.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Friendly demeanor with a customer-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Manage reception, answer calls, and handle visitors.
• Provide general clerical support and maintain school records.
• Ensure a welcoming environment for inquiries.

Skills

IT skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Task prioritization

Reliability

Education

Minimum of grade C in GCSE Maths and English

Job description

Overview

At Merrow Junior School, we have a vacancy for a part-time Office Administrator to join a friendly administrative team, providing an efficient point of contact within our reception.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the reception facility, answering calls and dealing with face-to-face enquiries, signing in visitors and ensuring all visitors are appropriately monitored, as well as providing general clerical and administrative support and maintaining school records.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of a grade C in GCSE Maths and English
• Ability to prioritise tasks on a day-to-day basis
• Experience of using information management systems and strong IT skills
• A high level of verbal and written communication standards
• Proven ability to show reliability and to work to meet key deadlines

What We Offer

• As our Office Administrator, you’ll be able to take pride in ensuring a friendly and courteous port of call is available for any enquiries, contributing as a key part of a wider team to ensure daily administrative operations run smoothly.
• Term-time hours
• The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment.
• Good opportunities for personal and career development.
• Pension Scheme.
• Free Breakfast & Afterschool Club provision on work days (if your child/ren attend one of Federation schools).

Vacancy Details

• CONTRACT DURATION: The role is a Fixed Term contract to 31 August 2027
• WORK PATTERN: 3 days per week Wed-Fri (21 hours per week) - We would also consider 2 days - Friday plus either Wed or Thur (14 hours per week)
• HOURS: 08.30 – 16.00 (minus 30 mins for lunch)
• WORKING WEEKS: 39 weeks per year (Term Time + 1 week)
• SALARY: Surrey Pay PS3 = £24,330 FTE; Pro-rata actual: £12,210 - £12,485 for 3 days / 21 hours; Pro-rata actual: £8,140 - £8,323 for 2 days / 14 hours

Application Details

• APPLICATION DEADLINE: THURSDAY 23 OCTOBER 2025 (by 9am)
• INTERVIEW DATE: TBC
• START DATE: no later than Mon 05 January 2026 (a Nov/Dec 2025 start date would also be accepted)

NB: We expect a large response to this advert and will be reviewing applications as they arrive and may interview before the close date. Therefore, early application is recommended and the school reserve the right to withdraw the vacancy before the closing date if an appointment is made. Merrow Schools Federation comprises Merrow CofE Infant and Merrow Junior Schools. Both are two-form entry Schools (5 minutes apart) just outside Guildford Town Centre. The federation is an exciting and vibrant place to work. We are committed to high standards and a real sense of community. We will be offering you a supportive staff and governing body and training opportunities appropriate to the role. Find out more about us by visiting our school website.