Administrative Assistant

Patcham Infant School, Highview Avenue South, Brighton, BN1 8WW

Job profile for Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant Job details

• Salary £27,254 - £27,694 pro rata
• Contractual hours 14
• Job category/type Administration
• Date posted 29/05/2026
• Job reference REQ

Job description

Patcham Infant School is a successful school that is committed to its strong partnership with parents and the local community and we are looking for a calm, friendly, patient, well organised and efficient person to join our school.

• Part time: 14 hours (Mon & Tues)
• Paid weeks per year: 45.05 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)
• Start date: 1 September 2026

About the role

You will need to have excellent organisational and administrative skills and a warm and friendly manner, as you will be the first person that visitors and prospective parents will meet. The ability to manage a busy and varied workload, both working on your own initiative and as part of a team is essential.

If you enjoy and thrive on working with people in a busy school office, we would love to hear from you.

Patcham Infant School

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• Closing date: Friday 12th June 2026 (midday)
• Interview date: Thursday 18th June 2026
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Additional information

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Patcham Infant School is committed to the provision of a safe and secure environment for pupils. All staff employed will only be permitted to work at the school after a successful application for clearance by the Criminal Records Bureau. Reference to child protection will be made at any interview. Failure to disclose any relevant information that later comes to light may result in dismissal and possible prosecution.

Company information

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Patcham Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.