GLF Associate 2 - 22,918 FTE (pay award pending) | Actual Salary: 18,073 Actual (pay award pending)
Job type:
Full Time, Part Time, Fixed Term
Apply by:
5 October 2025
Job overview
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Merstham Park School is seeking an organised, friendly and flexible Office Admin Assistant to join our supportive team, on a fixed-term basis until 17 July 2026.
Your Opportunity
As a key member of our school office, you will provide essential administrative support, helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the school.
Your duties will be varied, including looking after the student's needs, supporting colleagues and providing a professional and friendly point of call to all parents and visitors to our school. The successful candidate will have experience of working in an administrative role, ideally at a secondary school, 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 students, parents and carers on a daily basis.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive impact in a welcoming school community.
What we are looking for:
Efficient and effective administrative skills.
The ability to remain calm and cope with the unexpected.
Enthusiasm and commitment to working as part of a team.
The ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
Someone who is passionate about our students' learning and welfare.
A willingness to be part of the wider school community
About Merstham Park School
At Merstham Park, our ethos is simple - igniting a passion for learning. We are proud to be a values driven school which encourages its staff and students to embrace these values in all that they do. This approach provides everyone with the opportunity to exceed beyond their potential.
As a growing school we are excited about our brand-new state of the art facilities that benefits both our staff and the community. Our new build is tailored to enable our staff and students to develop unique skill sets in a truly first-class educational setting through the creation of inviting and interactive learning environments.
As the school grows, the career progression for our staff is endless. We will be looking to enhance the opportunities for staff to grow in their roles and take on additional responsibilities.
Our team of passionate staff are committed to providing students with the very best educational experience. We recognise the importance of academic success whilst embracing our wider role in preparing students for their adult life beyond the formal examined curriculum. Please review the and Person Specification before applying.
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.
A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
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
GLF Schools 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
Access to a staff benefits portal
Community and collaboration working model
Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.
The Details
Start Date:
ASAP
Salary:
GLF Associate 2 - 22,918 FTE (pay award pending)
Actual Salary:
18,073 Actual (pay award pending)
Hours of work:
33 hours per week (with unpaid lunch) - Term time only. Working hours between 8am - 4pm, Monday to Friday. Part-time applications will be considered where the needs of the school can be met.
Closing Date:
5th October 2025
Interview date:
TBA
Recruiter contact:
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About
Merstham Park School
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Merstham Park School
Taynton Drive, Merstham, Redhill
Surrey
RH1 3PU
United Kingdom
+44 1737919491
At Merstham Park, our ethos is simple - igniting a passion for learning. We are proud to be a values driven school which encourages its students to embrace these values in all that they do. This approach provides all students with the opportunity to exceed their potential. We have a team of passionate staff who are committed to providing all of our students with the very best educational experience. We recognise the importance of academic success whilst embracing our wider role in preparing our students for their adult life beyond the formal examined curriculum. Learning is central in our ability to succeed and prepare students effectively for tomorrow's world. We encourage our students to strive to achieve beyond their potential, allowing their academic achievements to open doors for them, while gaining a secure understanding of the skills required to be responsible citizens in our modern world. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum that is tailored to meet the needs of our students. As a school we encourage each student's particular abilities to ensure that no child slips through the net. We provide our students with outstanding resources and support in every aspect of school life from small class sizes, to well planned responsive lessons, to staffing and subject specific expertise.
In September 2022 we opened our brand new state of the art building that encompasses facilities that benefit both our students and the community as a whole. Our new build is tailored to enable our students to develop unique skill sets in a truly first class educational setting through the creation of inviting, interactive and inspirational learning environments. Our school is committed to the safeguarding of children, so all appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Only applications made on our School Application Form will be considered; we do not accept CVs or unsolicited testimonials. It is our policy to always request references prior to an interview. Thank you for your interest in working at Merstham Park School and I look forward to welcoming your application.
Cullum Mitchell Head of School
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.
A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
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 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
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