Job Overview
SCHOOL OFFICE ASSISTANT
Permanent / Part time
Term time plus 4 weeks (39 weeks per year)
Actual Salary £18,836.64 (£27,086.47 FTE)
Start date September 2025
STAHS is a vibrant school supported by a diverse and enthusiastic community of staff, pupils, parents and alumni. It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities.
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and IT literate School Office Assistant to join our welcoming and friendly team. This role calls for someone who is highly organised and technically proficient in using IT systems and platforms and experienced in advanced photocopying.
The successful candidate will support the day-to-day running of the Senior School by providing administration, information management, and reprographic support. They will be helpful with a can-do attitude and the ability to manage multiple tasks and to prioritise effectively. As the role is integral to external written communications with parents and others, high standards of literacy are required. The School Office Assistant will be meticulous with a sharp eye for detail with the ability to spot and resolve any errors/issues.
This is a permanent position, offered on a part-time basis, 30 hours per week, term time plus four weeks (39 weeks per year). Working hours will be 8.30am – 3.30pm Monday – Friday with one-hour unpaid lunch break each day.
The start date for this position will be September 2025.
In Return We Offer
* Continued Professional Development (CPD) opportunities
* An opportunity to join our warm, vibrant and ambitious independent day school set in the heart of St Albans, easily accessible to central and outer London
* Use of sports facilities, including gym*
* An extensive benefits package; free lunches, generous pension scheme, free life assurance, subsidised private healthcare
* Competitive salary
* Conditions apply
Details of the role and application process are available on the school’s website www.stahs.org.uk/vacancies
Closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 28 July 2025
Interviews to be held on Thursday 31 July 2025
The High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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