Part-Time School Admin & Payroll Assistant

Lincoln Company; Claypole; Remote; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Claypole Church of England Primary School is seeking a dedicated School Administrative Assistant to join our small, friendly village school on a 15-hour-per-week basis, starting January 2027.

You will manage payroll returns, payments incl PAYE, NIC and superannuation, provide general admin support, welcome visitors, answer calls, maintain records and assist with school activities. This role requires excellent interpersonal skills and references.

Qualifications

• Experience in a primary school admin role is essential.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to greet visitors positively.
• Ability to manage routine clerical tasks accurately and confidentially.

Responsibilities

• Providing general administrative and clerical support to the school.
• Supporting reception services, welcoming visitors and responding to telephone, email and face-to-face enquiries.
• Maintaining accurate records, databases and management information systems.
• Preparing correspondence, reports, mail merges, meeting notes and other documentation.
• Assisting with school activities, events and wider school processes.
• Ordering and maintaining supplies, services and resources.
• Filing, photocopying, printing and other routine office duties.
• Ensuring all administrative work is completed accurately and within timescales.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Administrative support

Reception experience

Clerical skills

Job description

Claypole Church of England Primary School is seeking a dedicated School Administrative Assistant to join our small, friendly village school on a 15-hour-per-week basis, starting January 2027.

You will manage payroll returns, payments incl PAYE, NIC and superannuation, provide general admin support, welcome visitors, answer calls, maintain records and assist with school activities. This role requires excellent interpersonal skills and references.