Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant vacancy

Contract/Hours: 31.25 hours a week - Monday to Friday (8.45am - 3.45pm with a 45 minute unpaid lunchbreak)

Term-time only - 39 weeks per year

Salary Details: Grade C1-C5

£18,846.77 - £19.638.55 (Annually Actual)

£26,017 - £27,110 (Annually FTE)

Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery are looking to appoint an administrative assistant to work 5 days a week, term time only, to start in September 2026.

You will be part of a friendly, hard-working team with well-established routines.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Is confident working with IT systems
• Can work calmly under pressure
• Communicates clearly and professionally with staff, children, parents/carers and external providers
• Demonstrates a strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

Desirable

First Aid Certificate (training can be provided)

Although previous experience would be helpful, a willingness to learn, being reliable and wanting to do the best for our children are the qualities we are most interested in.

Please see attached job description for full details.

In Return, We Offer

• LGPS Pension
• Access to a comprehensive staff benefits programme, including the Cycle to Work scheme
• A strong focus on staff wellbeing, including a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

If you have any questions regarding the vacancy, please call the school office on 02392 341133.

Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to interview exceptional applicants before the closing date.

The Gateway Trust is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service.