Admin Assistant/PA to Headteacher/Clerk to Governors

Gorringe Park Primary School, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 2YA

24 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  5 January 2026

• Closing date

  5 December 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  11 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: Monday to Friday. 08:30 am - 2:00 pm daily
• Contract type: Fixed term - 5th January - 17th July 2026
• Full-time equivalent salary: £29,025

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you an organised, proactive individual looking to make a real difference in a vibrant primary school?

Gorringe Park Primary School is seeking a dedicated Admin Assistant / PA to the Headteacher / Clerk to Governors to join our friendly and supportive team.

In this varied and rewarding role, you will:

• Provide essential administrative support across the school
• Act as Personal Assistant to the Headteacher, managing diaries, correspondence, and confidential matters
• Serve as Clerk to the Governing Board, supporting key governance processes
• Coordinate school admissions and pupil inductions
• Oversee the school newsletter and communications
• Support the SENCO and extended school administration

What the school offers its staff

We are a welcoming and inclusive primary school in a thriving community setting, with over 400 pupils. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to our school’s success and help ensure our pupils have the very best experience.

Why join us?

• Supportive staff team and positive working environment
• Opportunity to develop your skills in a varied and interesting role
• Commitment to professional development
• Work within a school that values diversity and inclusion

Flexible working opportunities

Gorringe Park Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Scheme, confirmation of qualifications, experience checks and satisfactory references. The school reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet, and the recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged prior to invitation to interview. We would love to hear from you and arrange your visit. Please contact the school office on office@gorringepark.merton.sch.uk or on 0208 648 1451 to arrange a tour of our school.

References: If you are selected for interview, references will be requested prior to interview. Please ensure your referees are aware of our timescales. Gorringe Park Primary School follows strict safer recruitment procedures to ensure the pupils receive the best care from the adults around them.

To apply: Please visit our school website or contact the school office for an application pack.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Gorringe Park Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment of any post will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Scheme, confirmation of qualifications, experience checks and satisfactory references.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Job Advert Admin Assistant PA to Headteacher Clerk to Governors.pdf - 105 KB (opens in new tab)

About Gorringe Park Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 432 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Gorringe Park Primary School website
• Email address: office@gorringepark.merton.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0208 648 1451
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/gorringe-park-primary-school

Our vision for all of our pupils is to Believe, Achieve and Succeed.

Gorringe Park Primary School is a successful, friendly and inclusive primary school. We serve a culturally diverse community in Mitcham, Surrey. We were rated as ‘Good’ during our last OFSTED inspection in February 2023. We are a happy school where children enjoy learning and achieving in the context of a rich, vibrant, broad and balanced curriculum.

Arranging a visit to Gorringe Park Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@gorringepark.merton.sch.uk.

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