Administration Assistant

Redbourn Primary School, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 7EX

7 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  14 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  7 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,796.00 - £25,583.00 Annually (FTE)

Administration Assistant job summary

Administrative Assistant (H2/H3)

Redbourn Primary School

Term-Time Only | 8:30am - 3:30pm | 10-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Salary: £24,796 - £25,583 FTE (actual salary pro rata for term-time working)

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Are you an organised, friendly and professional administrator who enjoys working in a busy environment? Do you have excellent communication skills and a passion for supporting children, families and staff? If so, we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking a dedicated Administrative Assistant to join our welcoming school team on a 10-month fixed-term contract, with the potential for the role to become permanent following a successful review. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the smooth day-to-day running of our school while supporting pupils, parents, staff and visitors.

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday
• 8:30am - 3:30pm
• Term-time only
• 10-month fixed-term contract
• Potential for a permanent position following review

About the Role

As an Administrative Assistant, you will be a key member of our office team, providing high-quality administrative and reception support. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing a welcoming and professional reception service.
• Answering telephone calls and responding to enquiries.
• Supporting general office administration, including filing, photocopying, scanning and correspondence.
• Maintaining accurate records and data.
• Inputting information into school systems and communication platforms.
• Supporting attendance administration.
• Assisting with the organisation of school trips, events and activities.
• Providing administrative support to staff across the school.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous clerical or administrative experience.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Is confident using Microsoft Word, Excel and other office software.
• Has strong literacy, numeracy and attention to detail.
• Is well organised, efficient and reliable.
• Works well as part of a team and can use their own initiative.
• Remains calm and professional in a busy environment.
• Has a flexible and positive approach to work.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Why Join Us?

• A supportive and friendly school community.
• A varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• The chance to make a real difference to the lives of children and families.
• Potential for a permanent position following a successful review.

Key Dates

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Closing Date: Tuesday 14th July at 9:00am

Interview Date: Thursday 16th July

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable number of applications be received.

Safeguarding

Redbourn Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory pre-employment checks.

If you are enthusiastic, organised and committed to providing excellent administrative support within a school environment, we would love to hear from you.

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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Redbourn Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 375 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Redbourn Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/redbourn-primary-school

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