Prep Office Assistant

Bancroft's School; London Borough of Redbridge; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Bancroft’s School is seeking an administrative assistant to support the smooth running of the Prep Office, including pupil welfare and general office duties.

The role involves administering first aid to pupils aged 7–11, while working term-time (34 weeks) plus 10 holiday days, with 9:30am–5:30pm hours and some coverage flexibility for early mornings or events.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the school.
• Support pupil welfare and administer first aid to pupils aged 7–11.
• Carry out general office duties and report to the Prep Office Manager.

Job description

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, and general office duties reporting to the Prep Office Manager.

The role also includes responsibility for administering first aid to the pupils, aged 7-11 years.

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 9.30am to 5.30pm 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 £23,570-£24,570 per annum (actual salary).

We offer a generous benefits package (details are listed in the attached job pack) 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.

The closing date for applications is 10am on Tuesday 17th November 2026 and interviews will take place on Tuesday 24th November 2026. 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 School is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and expects all staff, contractors, Governors and volunteers to share this commitment.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In line with KCSIE, Bancroft’s will carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates as part of the process of assessing suitability.

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.