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Groombridge St Thomas CE Primary School is looking to recruit a school office administrator to work one day a week (every Friday) in the school office.
Groombridge St Thomas is a beautiful rural school situated on the Kent/East Sussex border. As of September 2024, we have been part of the Pioneer Federation, a federation of eight rural schools, each with its own office administration team and a central finance team. The office teams work closely with each other to share good practices and systems. Working at Groombridge, you will be in a supportive team that includes fantastic pupils and wonderfully supportive parents.
As the school office administrator, you will be a key front-of-house person welcoming visitors to the school and on the phone. You will also support the Office Manager and Headteacher with general administrative tasks. As part of the role, you will also act as the Health and Safety administrator (see job description attached).
We are looking for candidates who:
1. Have excellent communication and organisational skills
2. Are able to work independently and with their own initiative- have a ‘can-do’ attitude
3. Are always polite and welcoming to visitors and children alike
4. Can provide efficient support that is needed to keep the school running smoothly
5. Are able to build on and develop the Health and Safety systems in the school
The hours are: 6.5 per week (8.30am- 3.30pm including a half-hour lunch break), working every Friday, term time only, but to include INSET days.
To apply for this role, please complete your application form, being sure to address how you meet the criteria as advertised, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests. Visits to the school are warmly welcome. To discuss this role further or to arrange a visit, please contact the school office.
Start date: 1st January 2026 or sooner if available
Groombridge St Thomas CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and child protection. The successful candidate will be subject to Child Protection/DBS checks and professional references.