Administration Assistant
Oak Tree Primary School, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 0PZThis job expired on 27 November 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
27 November 2025 at 9am
Date listed
13 November 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share): Monday-Thursday 08:00-16:00; Friday 08:00-15:30 37 hours per week Term Time Only plus inset days Would consider a job share for this post e.g. 2 part time staff covering 37 hours in total
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- 25583.0 (22040.74 pro rata)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a friendly, organised and proactive Admin Assistant to join our warm and welcoming school office team. This is an important role at the heart of the school, supporting staff, pupils and families and helping ensure the smooth running of daily operations.
As the first point of contact for visitors, parents and pupils, you will play a key role in creating a positive and professional impression of the school. You’ll handle a variety of administrative tasks including managing records, coordinating communications, supporting school events and keeping our office running efficiently.
Who we are looking for:
- An excellent communicator who organises their time effectively.
- An approachable, flexible and positive individual who is comfortable working in a busy environment.
- IT literate with the skills and character to manage administrative processes with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Enjoys being part of a supportive, committed team.
What the school offers its staff
In return, we offer:
- A friendly and inclusive school community.
- A supportive team who value your contribution.
- An EAP that provides discounts on everyday expenses, as well as first class medical support.
- The chance to make a real difference to the daily life of the school.
- Free Onsite Parking
- Virtual Doctor Service - 24/7 GP access with online consultations from home or work.
- Counselling & Wellbeing Support – Confidential help when you need it.
- Save money with discounts on food shopping, gyms, cinemas, holidays, and more from over 9,000 top brands.
- A secure, predictable pension with typically 20–25% employer contributions.
Further information about the job
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.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Oak Tree Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 429 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Oak Tree Primary School website
- Email address
- rwright@oaktreeprimary.co.uk
Oak Tree Primary School is a happy, vibrant, inclusive and nurturing learning
environment at the heart of its community. We have an experienced,
dedicated staff who deliver an engaging and rich curriculum to ensure that all
children are able to reach their full potential. From their beginnings with us in
our Foundation Stage through to Year 6. Our rich and ambitious curriculum
ensures that they are ready for the next steps in their learning. Our families,
staff and governors work closely together and support personal growth and
development so that our children are resilient, confident, respectful and kind.
Oak tree Primary School is proud to be part of the Durrington Multi Academy
Trust (DMAT) which believes that every child has the right to an excellent
education and the opportunity to achieve well, regardless of their starting
point. As a team we have high expectations of success for our children.
Arranging a visit to Oak Tree Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email rwright@oaktreeprimary.co.uk.
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