Prep Office Assistant

TES FE News; City Of London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading co-educational day school in London is seeking a Prep Office Assistant to provide administrative support. The role involves pupil welfare, first aid, and basic financial tasks within a vibrant environment. Working hours are Monday to Friday during term-time, offering a salary range of £18,000 - £19,000 and a benefits package. Applications close on 13th October 2025, with interviews on 17th October 2025.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative roles preferred.
• Ability to work well within a team.
• Understanding of pupil welfare and basic financial tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Prep Office Manager.
• Administer first aid to pupils aged 7-11.
• Support low level financial operations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

First aid knowledge

Job description

Job Overview

Bancroft’s, one of the country’s leading co-educational day schools, are looking for an enthusiastic Prep Office Assistant.

This is an exciting administrative opportunity to work in a vibrant and supportive environment. Working as part of a team, you will provide administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the school, including pupil welfare, basic financial tasks, and general office duties reporting to the Prep Office Manager.

The role includes responsibility for administering first aid to the pupils, aged 7-11 years, and supporting low level financial operations.

Working Hours

The post is Term-time, including Inset days (34 weeks) plus 10 days to be worked during the school holidays. The working hours are Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 2.30pm with half an hour’s unpaid lunch.

The role will be office based. Some flexibility to occasionally work to cover early morning/after school supervision, Parents’ Evenings and Open Mornings would be beneficial.

Remuneration

The salary range for the role will be £18,000 - £19,000 (actual salary).

We offer a generous benefits package, including a competitive salary, and have a commitment to supporting ongoing professional development for all of our staff.

Bancroft’s School creates a happy learning environment, where bright children are challenged and supported to become the best versions of themselves. Bancroft’s is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.

How to Apply

For further details and to apply, please visit: https://www.bancrofts.org/about-us/employment-opportunities/ or email [e-mail]

Closing date: 10am on Monday 13th October 2025.

Interviews will take place on Friday 17th October 2025. Applications will be considered as they are received, so early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview early applicants should a suitable candidate apply.

Bancroft’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants are required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Bancroft’s may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media accounts, as part of their applications.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Bancroft’s is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.