Clerical Assistant - Grange Farm School

What is the job role?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the post of Clerical Assistant, to join our new team. The working hours will be from 1 pm - 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, term time only, plus five Teacher Training days. Required from September 2026.

Responsibilities

• To provide administrative support to the whole School.
• Act as a first point of contact for parents, visitors and telephone enquiries.
• Maintain accurate pupil records and school databases.
• Support communication and general office systems.
• Assist with school communications, letters and correspondence.
• Assist with school, trip administration.
• Assist with After School Club administration.

Benefits

• A strong commitment to professional development;
• A positive, hard working team who are extremely friendly;
• A leadership team committed to supporting all of our staff;
• Engaged and enthusiastic children who love learning.

What you'll need to succeed

• Have strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Be confident using IT systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

Please note that this post is term time only and annual leave is not permitted during term time.

Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented, we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply. This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS, all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references. Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

For more information about our school, please visit our website at: or ring us on to arrange a visit.