Job Description

About Us

Ferring Church of England Primary School is a welcoming, friendly school where children and staff can flourish. We are seeking to appoint an experienced and motivated Administrative Assistant / Receptionist to join our friendly office administration team to provide efficient and effective communication and support to the school.



It is an exciting time to join our primary school as we begin our next chapter under a new headteacher. We are a happy and supportive team and we want only the best for our children. Families are welcoming and friendly.

Job Details

Salary:

Grade 4 scp 5-6 24,790 - 25,183 pro-rata

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full time

Location: Ferring C of E Primary School

Interviews: Monday, 30

th

June 2025

What You Need to Succeed

This role will be the first point of call for our parents, carers and visitors and we are looking for a person with exceptional communication skills to welcome everyone to our thriving school.



The successful candidate will have: excellent organisational skills; the ability to work well under pressure; administrative experience; and excellent typing and IT skills. Experience of working in a school office would be an advantage but not essential.

Further Information

Ferring C of E 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.



Before applying, interested candidates are strongly encouraged to arrange an informal visit the school. Please contact our Headteacher, James Cox, via office@ferring.w-sussex.sch.uk



We look forward to receiving your application. Please contact the school office if you require any further information or would like to visit the school.

How to Apply

To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below. 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 office@ferring.w-sussex.sch.uk



Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us on office@ferring.w-sussex.sch.uk

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The reference number for this role is SCHO00512.



Job Reference: SCHO00512