Office Assistant (Part time)
The Vale Primary School and Nursery, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 6HP14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
22 September 2026
Closing date
6 October 2026 at 9:30am
Date listed
22 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- Associate 2.1-16 (£7,610.33 - £8,081.07 - Actual)
Office Assistant (Part time) job summary
We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Office Assistant to join our friendly team on a part time, permanent basis.
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting the administration team across the school. If you’re passionate about making a difference and ready to bring your skills, energy, and creativity to a vibrant school community, we’d love to hear from you!
Your Opportunity
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and proactive Part Time Office Assistant, to join our small and friendly school. This varied role will provide an opportunity to learn all aspects within the department. The successful candidate will have experience or training within an administrative role and should have excellent communication and organisational skills. It is important that you have a warm, caring and professional manner at all times, as you will be dealing face to face with parents and carers on a daily basis.
The successful candidate will work Thursday and Friday, from 8.30am - 3.30pm, term time only, this will be a job share opportunity.
What we are looking for
- Strong literacy skills and excellent communication.
- Good organisational skills and the ability to remain calm when juggling priorities.
- Demonstrable IT skills in a range of software including Microsoft Office and database packages.
- Reliable, flexible and able to respond positively to the challenges of day to day school life.
Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for more information before applying.
About The Vale
We are a one form entry primary school serving the area of Langley Vale, Epsom, Headley, Ashtead and Tadworth. Our values underpin everything we do - Value every individual, achievement for all, learner centred education and enjoyment. As an academy within GLF Schools, we benefit from sharing outstanding resources and support in every aspect of school life from learning and teaching to staffing and educational expertise.
Our School sits within a newly established cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with The Vale, our cluster includes the following other schools; Banstead Infants, Warren Mead Infant and Junior Schools, Cuddington Croft Primary School, Danetree Primary School and Floreat Wandsworth Primary School. This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.
- Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
- 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
- We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
- Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
Our Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
- Access to our highly competitive Local Government pension scheme
- Flexible working options
- Generous holiday allowance
- Work life and family friendly policies
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Career pathways and talent management
- Access to a staff benefits portal
- Community and collaboration working model
The Details
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: GLF Associate 2.1 - 16 - £24,751 - £26,282
Actual Salary: £7,610.33 - £8,081.07
Hours: 13 hours per week (Thursday and Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm (Term time only - 38.6 weeks)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Tuesday 6th October at 9.30am
Interview Date: TBC
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.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About The Vale Primary School and Nursery
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 191 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
School location
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