Job Description

About Us

Manor Green Primary caters for children aged 2-11 with learning difficulties and additional needs, we are passionate about providing every child with the very best start in life. Our school is a happy, inclusive, and nurturing community where children are inspired to achieve their full potential.



We pride ourselves on delivering a broad and exciting curriculum that celebrates individuality, fosters curiosity, and builds confidence. Our dedicated staff team works closely with families to create a safe and supportive environment where every child is encouraged to learn, grow, and thrive.



As a school, we are committed to high standards of teaching and learning, but equally to kindness, respect, and care for one another. We believe in developing not just successful learners, but confident, responsible, and resilient young people who are ready for the next stage of their journey.



By joining Manor Green Primary, you will be part of a forward-thinking team that values collaboration, creativity, and professional development. Together, we make a difference--every single day

Job Details

School Administration Assistant

Salary: NJC Grade 4 + Crawley Allowance

13 hours per week / 8.30am to 3.45pm on Thursdays & Fridays (term time only)



The successful candidate will be enthusiastic and confident team player with a strong commitment to maintaining high standards. They will contribute to the office team, supporting the smooth and efficient running of the school office and its administrative functions.



We would be happy to consider candidates with limited school experience, who have a background in administration with proven attention to detail and public facing expertise.

Main Duties

Reception and general office duties Answering phones and responding to queries Registers and absences: Preparation of fire register Maintain BROMCOM pupil data Annual Reviews: post meeting administration and submittal to relevant systems/teams. Filing Deliveries

Responsibilities

Undertake duties with professionalism and high attention to detail. Establish and maintain positive professional relationships with stakeholders Uphold the school vision and policies Contribute to the development and maintenance of a high-quality environment across the school that celebrates and support learning. To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to the appropriate person.

Duties may be varied to meet the changing demands of the school



There may be an opportunity, in the future, to increase number of days worked.



Closing date is Friday 3rd October and interviews will take place the following week.

What You Need to Succeed

To be successful in the role, you should;

Be a team player

- able to work collaboratively with colleagues, supporting a positive and professional working environment.

Have great attention to detail

- ensuring accuracy in all administrative tasks, from record-keeping to communications.

Show resilience

- staying calm and adaptable when faced with challenges or busy periods.

Demonstrate strong organisational skills

- managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.

Have excellent communication skills

- both written and verbal, to engage confidently with staff, parents, and external partners.

Be proficient in IT systems

- comfortable using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and able to learn school-specific systems quickly.

Work with discretion and confidentiality

- handling sensitive information in line with policies and procedures.

Further Information

Manor Green Primary School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

How to Apply

To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below.



Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).



Once complete please return this to

sbm@mgprimary.co.uk

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on

01293 526873

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The reference number for this role is SCHO00974.



Job Reference: SCHO00974