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Admin Assistant
30 hours per week, 6 hours per day.
8:30am - 15:30
Monday - Friday. 3 days at the Junior school and 2 days at the Infant school
Fixed Term from 3rd November 2025 - 23rd October 2026
Prettygate Infant and Junior Schools are seeking to appoint a part timeAdmin Assistant to work across both school offices. We are looking for a candidate who is committed, enthusiastic, organised and highly motivated. Applicants should be computer literate and have a good understanding of Word and Excel. Knowledge of SIMS is an advantage but not essential as training will be given for the right candidate. It is an expectation that candidates hold GCSE grades A-C or equivalent, in both Maths and English. Previous school admin experience is strongly desirable.
As anAdminAssistant, you will work under the direction of theSchool Business Manager andplay a key role in the smooth day-to-day running of our school offices. You will be the first point of contact for parents, visitors, and staff, providing a professional and welcoming service.
The role:
-Welcoming visitors and handling telephone enquiries
-Assisting in school communications with parents
-Greeting visitors and ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed
-Assisting with clerical tasks such as sorting mail and distributing letters
-Using the school management information systems (SIMs) for administrative support
-Communicating with parents using current systems
-Help to maintain accurate pupil records and databases
-Providing general support to staff and leadership teams
Visits are warmly welcomed, please contact the school office on01206 577608 or email the School Business Manager on sbm@prettygateschools.co.uk to arrange a visit.
Information about the School
Prettygate Infant and Junior schools are particularly focused on the development of the whole child and together with a record of high academic success, we pride ourselves on supporting children's all round achievement and our close relationships with families.