School Office Assistant

Whyteleafe Primary School is seeking to recruit a part time Office Assistant to join our hard working school team on a Monday (08:00-16:00) and Friday (08:00-16:00).

Your opportunity

We are looking for an experienced administrator to join our school. If you are a confident friendly and flexible individual who would like to make a difference to the outcomes of the children attending our school this could be just the role for you.

The successful candidate will be a hard-working and motivated individual who will ensure there are efficient administrative systems in the office that deliver a high quality service to the school community and meet key deadlines. This is a busy and varied role for someone who is pleasant and welcoming and has the capacity to remain calm and cope with the unexpected.

They will be confident with the use of Microsoft Google and be able to learn new systems. They should be professional when handling confidential material be an excellent communicator and ideally have experience of working in a busy office environment within a school setting. They will also be responsible for providing a professional and friendly point of call to all parents and visitors to the school ensuring all queries are dealt with effectively and efficiently.

What we are looking for

• Excellent IT skills competent using a range Microsoft and Google packages
• School based packages such as Bromcom Parent Mail MS packages and other IT packages would be desirable.
• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to remain calm when juggling priorities.
• Is friendly enthusiastic and a good team player
• Is able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people.
• Is keen to contribute positively to the life of the school
• Educated to GCSE level C or above in Maths and English.

About Whyteleafe Primary School

Our School sits within an established cluster of Primary schools overseen by a Regional Director. Along with our cluster includes the following other schools; Chestnut Park Primary School Marden Lodge Primary School Warlingham Village Primary School and Hillcroft 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.

• A Multi Academy Trust with over 2000 colleagues and over 17000 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
• Career pathways and talent management
• 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: Associate 2 Point 1 - 23651

Actual Salary: 7912.65

Hours: Monday (08:00-16:00) and Friday (08:00-16:00) - 30min unpaid lunch

Closing Date: 14 Dec 2025