School Office Administrator – Part-Time, Term-Time

Hardwick and Cambourne Community Primary School; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Hardwick and Cambourne Community Primary School is seeking a permanent part-time Administrative Assistant to join the busy school office, supporting the Pre-School and wider school functions.

The role is 20 hours per week during term time, Monday to Thursday 8:30am–1:30pm, with duties including funding claims, invoicing, responding to enquiries, admissions coordination, census returns, attendance, meals, and general admin.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative or customer-facing roles.
• Highly organised, accurate and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Works collaboratively as part of a team.
• Uses initiative and demonstrates a flexible, positive approach.
• Keen to learn new skills and share best practice with colleagues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage Early Years funding claims and amendments.
• Raise invoices and monitor payments.
• Respond to enquiries from parents and prospective families.
• Coordinate the admissions process.
• Complete census returns and support audits.
• Maintain and monitor pupil attendance registers.
• Record daily meal choices.
• Provide general administrative support to the wider school community.

Skills

Administrative exp

Customer service

Organised

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Hardwick and Cambourne Community Primary School is seeking a permanent part-time Administrative Assistant to join the busy school office, supporting the Pre-School and wider school functions.

The role is 20 hours per week during term time, Monday to Thursday 8:30am–1:30pm, with duties including funding claims, invoicing, responding to enquiries, admissions coordination, census returns, attendance, meals, and general admin.