Administration Assistant

The Laurels Primary School, Worthing, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 3QH

11 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  22 September 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  11 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 8am to 3.30pm with 30 minutes for lunch. We can be flexible with days. Term time only + additional INSET days as requested. This is a permanent position.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: 25,583
• Actual salary: 12,286.22

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will;

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of working in a school
• Experience of Arbor (our school MIS)
• Experience of CPOMs

Essential Criteria

• English and Maths GCSE or equivalent
• Experience of working in an office environment
• Be highly organised, with excellent accuracy and strong attention to detail
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills with a good telephone manner
• Strong ability to work flexibly, independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise, time manage and work to deadlines
• Strong IT skills; confident in using MS word and Excel spreadsheets, Google suite and email
• Commitment to promoting the ethos and values of the school and getting the best outcome for all pupils
• Commitment to acting with integrity, honesty, loyalty and fairness to safeguard assets financial probity and reputation of the school
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times Commitment to safeguarding and equality
• Have appositive, friendly approach towards staff, children, parents and the school community
• Have a flexible and adaptable approach
• Deals with difficult situations effectively

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer

• All staff are part of a health insurance scheme having access to a range of free benefits
• DMAT enhanced salary scales
• An ethos that drives our vision and values for all members of the school community,
• Enthusiastic, well-behaved children who relish opportunities, new experiences and the challenge of high expectations,
• A caring and supportive staff team whose priority is focused on pupil achievement and learning
• A comprehensive CPD programme
• Enrolment in Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working opportunities

This is a part-time role requiring 21 hours per week, spread over a three days. We are happy to work with you to design a schedule that works best for both you and us.

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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.

LAU - Administration Assistant Pack Sept 2025.pdf - 475 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Laurels Primary School, Worthing

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 189 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Laurels Primary School, Worthing website
• Email address: coliver@laurelsprimary.co.uk
• Phone number: 01903 830901
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-laurels-primary-school-worthing-worthing

The Laurels Primary School is part of Durrington Multi Academy Trust.

Arranging a visit to The Laurels Primary School, Worthing

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email coliver@laurelsprimary.co.uk.

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