Office Assistant (Part time)

We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Office Assistant to join our friendly team on a part time, permanent basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting the administration team across the school.If you’re passionate about making a difference and ready to bring your skills, energy, and creativity to a vibrant school community, we’d love to hear from you!

Your Opportunity

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and proactive Part Time Office Assistant, to join our small and friendly school. This varied role will provide an opportunity to learn all aspects within the department. The successful candidate will have experience or training within an administrative role and should have excellent communication and organisational skills. It is important that you have a warm, caring and professional manner at all times, as you will be dealing face to face with parents and carers on a daily basis.

The successful candidate will work Thursday and Friday, from 8.30am - 3.30pm, term time only, this will be a job share opportunity.

What we are looking for

• Strong literacy skills and excellent communication.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to remain calm when juggling priorities.
• Demonstrable IT skills in a range of software including Microsoft Office and database packages.
• Reliable, flexible and able to respond positively to the challenges of day to day school life.

About The Vale

We are a one form entry primary school serving the area of Langley Vale, Epsom, Headley, Ashtead and Tadworth. Our values underpin everything we do - Value every individual, achievement for all, learner centred education and enjoyment. As an academy within GLF Schools, we benefit from sharing outstanding resources and support in every aspect of school life from learning and teaching to staffing and educational expertise.

Our School sits within a newly established cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with The Vale, our cluster includes the following other schools; Banstead Infants, Warren Mead Infant and Junior Schools, Cuddington Croft Primary School, Danetree Primary School and Floreat Wandsworth Primary School. This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

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.

• 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

Our 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
• Career pathways and talent management
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

The Details

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: GLF Associate 2.1 - 16 - £24,751 - £26,282

Actual Salary: £7,610.33 - £8,081.07

Hours: 13 hours per week (Thursday and Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm (Term time only - 38.6 weeks)

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Tuesday 6th October at 9.30am

Interview Date: TBC