School Office Assistant

Learning Partners Academy Trust; Guildford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Learning Partners Academy Trust is seeking a School Office Assistant at George Abbot School in Guildford. The role is part-time (20 hours/week, term time only) with duties including handling morning telephone enquiries, supporting attendance processes and maintaining accurate records, while providing broad administrative support to the office team.

The ideal candidate will have a professional telephone manner, good IT skills (Bromcom a plus), excellent communication and organisational abilities,

Qualifications

• Polite, warm and professional telephone manner.
• Sound IT skills; Bromcom experience is an advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Reliable, efficient, proactive team player.

Responsibilities

• Handle incoming telephone calls during the morning period and direct enquiries appropriately.
• Support student attendance processes, including call-out duties and record-keeping.
• Provide administrative support across a range of office functions.
• Offer flexibility to cover and assist the wider team as required.

Skills

Telephone manner

IT skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisation

Communication

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Flexibility

Tools

Bromcom

Job description

School Office Assistant

Part time, 20 hours per week, working Monday-Friday, 8.30am-12.30pm, 39 weeks per year (term time only)

£12,471.11-£13,355.33 (£25,867-£27,701 FTE)

To commence in September/October

We are seeking an enthusiastic, organised and professional School Office Assistant to join our busy school office. Working closely with the Office Manager and wider administration team, the successful candidate will be responsible for handling incoming telephone calls during the morning period, ensuring enquiries are directed appropriately and dealt with efficiently. The role will also involve supporting student attendance processes, including call-out duties, maintaining accurate records and databases, and providing administrative support across a range of office functions. Flexibility is essential, as the role will include providing cover and assistance where required to support the wider team.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a polite, warm and professional telephone manner and the ability to respond effectively to a range of enquiries
• Have sound IT skills; experience using Bromcom would be an advantage, but is not essential
• Have excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage competing demands
• Be able to work accurately and efficiently, maintaining a high level of attention to detail
• Have a positive and flexible approach, with a willingness to support colleagues and undertake a variety of administrative duties to a high standard
• Be able to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling sensitive information

Other necessary qualities include reliability, efficiency, initiative, attention to detail, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and a willingness to contribute to the continued improvement of our school.

Why choose us?

Ofsted (February 2025) said: "Staff and pupils work hard together in this strong school community. The school is highly ambitious for its pupils. Staff provide high-quality teaching and support which takes account of pupils' starting points and needs. The school is a calm, safe, purposeful place. Pupils are exceptionally courteous and polite. They treat each other with respect and care."

Good Schools Guide (June 2024) said: "Parents and pupils attribute the school's success to its 'strong leadership' and 'supportive teachers'. Pupils felt that many go 'above and beyond', making lessons enjoyable and interactive and sharing their passion for their subjects. The school motto, "not for oneself but for all," encourages an altruistic and reflective attitude."

More about George Abbot:

George Abbot School is an 11-18, mixed comprehensive with 2,000 students, situated on the north side of Guildford. We are located within easy reach of the town, the A3 and London Road railway station. We have an established reputation for high academic standards and exemplary pastoral care. We are an innovative and inclusive school, with an extensive, flourishing Sixth Form provision. We are a very popular school of choice for our community. This is an opportunity to join a thriving learning community.

George Abbot School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful applicant will be subjected to an enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of Learning Partners Academy Trust. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and particularly welcome suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to join our trust.

Important Information

1. The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we close a vacancy due to a high a volume of applications being received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. We reserve the right to appoint ahead of the closing date for an exceptional candidate.

• When completing the application form please ensure that you clearly evidence your relevant skills and experience in relation to the requirements detailed in the job description.

Closing date: 9am on 2 September 2026

Interview date: Week commencing 7 September 2026

Attachments

School Office Assistant Job Description August 2026

Safeguarding Statement:

George Abbot School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of Learning Partners Academy Trust. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and particularly welcome suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to join our trust.