Administrative Assistant

Great Totham Primary School, Maldon
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Job Ref No. ECC5204-141S Position Type: Administration Pay Range: Scale 3 (6-7) (£26,847 - £27,274) pro rata.
Position Start Date: 23/11/2026 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 15/10/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: 21st October 2026  

Job Description

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Great Totham is a large, successful primary school with happy pupils and an excellent staff team. We are looking for an Admin Assistant to join our busy office. The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for parents and therefore a calm and positive disposition is essential.

This varied role includes answering the phone, dealing with emails, processing personal and financial data, managing absences and producing the school newsletter. Experience of working in a school environment would be an advantage but not essential.

You should be:

· Methodical and well-organised

· Able to work accurately and pay attention to detail

· Able to prioritise work

You should have:

· Good written and verbal communication skills

· Good IT skills

· The ability to relate well with parents, children and colleagues

For the successful candidate there is some flexibility with regards to work pattern. At present the preferred work pattern is:

Monday 8:30 - 12:00

Tuesday - 8:30 - 4:30 (Half hour lunch break)

Thursday 8:30-4:30 (Half hour lunch break)

Friday - 8:30 - 4:30 (Half hour lunch break)

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Contact Information

Kate Bome, Office Manager
Walden House Road
Great Totham, Maldon
Essex, CM9 8PN
Telephone: 01621 891091
Email: admin@greattotham.essex.sch.uk

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