21 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    15 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    24 September 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Administration, HR, data and finance

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time: 26 hours 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)

Contract type

Permanent

Full time equivalent salary

Pay: Scale 3 (Point 6 - 7) (£26,847 - £27,274) pro rata.

What skills and experience we're looking for

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

What the school offers its staff

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.

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

Great Totham Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in its care and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

In line with recommended practice the school will conduct searches on short listed candidates of information that is publicly available online.

We welcome visits to our school. Appointments can be made via the school office.

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.

Additional documents

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

Admin Assissistant 2026.doc - 2.44 MB (opens in new tab)

About Great Totham Primary School

Organisation type
Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
Size
431 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Website
Great Totham Primary School website
Email address
admin@greattotham.essex.sch.uk
Phone number
01621891091
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Arranging a visit to Great Totham Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@greattotham.essex.sch.uk.

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