School Office Administrator

eTeach UK Limited; Redhill; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

A local secondary school is seeking an organised Office Admin Assistant to provide essential administrative support. The successful candidate will ensure the smooth operation of the school, actively engage with students, parents, and staff while demonstrating effective communication skills. This role is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive impact in a supportive school community, with a fixed-term contract until July 2026.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative role, ideally at a secondary school.
• Warm, caring and professional manner when dealing with students and parents.
• Ability to cope with the unexpected in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential administrative support to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the school.
• Look after students’ needs and support colleagues.
• Offer a professional and friendly point of contact to all parents and visitors.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Administrative skills

Multi-tasking

Job description

Overview

Merstham Park School is seeking an organised, friendly and flexible Office Admin Assistant to join our supportive team on a fixed-term basis until 17 July 2026.

As a key member of our school office, you will provide essential administrative support, helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the school. You will look after students’ needs, support colleagues and provide a professional and friendly point of contact to all parents and visitors. The successful candidate will have experience in an administrative role, ideally at a secondary school, and should have excellent communication and organisational skills. You will need a warm, caring and professional manner at all times, as you will be dealing face to face with students, parents and carers daily. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive impact in a welcoming school community.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential administrative support to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the school.
• Look after students’ needs and support colleagues.
• Offer a professional and friendly point of contact to all parents and visitors.

What we are looking for

• Efficient and effective administrative skills.
• The ability to remain calm and cope with the unexpected.
• Enthusiasm and commitment to working as part of a team.
• The ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Someone who is passionate about our students’ learning and welfare.
• A willingness to be part of the wider school community.

About Merstham Park School

At Merstham Park, our ethos is simple - igniting a passion for learning. We are proud to be a values-driven school which encourages its staff and students to embrace these values in all that they do. This approach provides everyone with the opportunity to exceed beyond their potential.

As a growing school we are excited about our brand-new state-of-the-art facilities that benefit both our staff and the community. Our new build is tailored to enable our staff and students to develop unique skill sets in a first-class educational setting through the creation of inviting and interactive learning environments.

As the school grows, the career progression for our staff is endless. We will be looking to enhance opportunities for staff to grow in their roles and take on additional responsibilities.

Our team of passionate staff are committed to providing students with the very best educational experience. We recognise the importance of academic success whilst embracing our wider role in preparing students for their adult life beyond the formal examined curriculum.

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification before applying.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

• GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details

• Start Date: ASAP
• Salary: GLF Associate 2 - £22,918 FTE (pay award pending)
• Actual Salary: £18,073 Actual (pay award pending)
• Hours of work: 33 hours per week (with unpaid lunch) - Term time only. Working hours between 8am - 4pm, Monday to Friday. Part-time applications will be considered where the needs of the school can be met.
• Closing Date: 5th October 2025
• Interview date: TBA