Key Role Information

Salary
£25,867.00 - 27,701.00 FTE, £20,057 - £21,479 Pro Rata
Job type
Fixed Term
Contract type
Fixed Term
Closing
07/01/2026 09:00
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Support | LPT4.2 - LPT4.6
Department
Administration
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
38.600
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

SCHOOL OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR (Fixed Term - Maternity Cover)

LPT Grade 4 £25,867 - £27,701 FTE Salary, £20,057 - £21,479 Pro Rata

Hours: 8.30 – 3.30pm (includes a 30 mins unpaid break), Monday to Friday, term time only including 3 INSET days.


About Us:

We are a friendly and nurturing small village infant and nursery school, dedicated to providing a warm and welcoming environment for our young learners. With a strong sense of community, our school values teamwork, kindness, and a commitment to helping every child thrive.


The Role:

We are looking for a highly organised, friendly, and proactive School Administrator to manage the day-to-day administrative duties of our school office. This is a fixed-term position of up to one year, commencing in February 2026, to provide maternity cover . You will be the first point of contact for parents, staff, and visitors, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of our school.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Managing the school office, handling emails, phone calls, and enquiries
  • Maintaining school records, registers, and databases
  • Supporting the Headteacher and staff with administrative tasks
  • Processing admissions and assisting with school communications
  • Organising school events, trips, and correspondence with parents
  • Ensuring compliance with safeguarding and data protection policies


About You:

We are looking for someone who is:

✔ Organised and efficient, with great attention to detail

✔ Friendly and approachable, with excellent communication skills

✔ Confident using IT systems, including Microsoft Office and school management software (training provided)

✔ Able to work independently and as part of a team

✔ Committed to the ethos and values of our school


What We Offer:

  • A supportive and welcoming team
  • A lovely working environment in a small, friendly school
  • Opportunities for training and professional development
  • Term-time working for a great work-life balance

 

 

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in applying for this exciting role please use the links provided to access the full job description and person specification and apply online.

Please note, your application will take you to our ATS system (SAMPeople Recruit). You will be required to enter your details again to fully complete your application process.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further, please contact Michelle Dutton, head@shalford.surrey.sch.uk .

 

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 7th January at 9am

Interviews to be held as soon as possible previous applicants need not apply.

Shalford Infant and Nursery School

Lynsey Filby

lfilby@learningpartners.org

Station Row
Shalford
Guildford
Surrey
GU4 8BY

Safeguarding Information

Learning Partners Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.



Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of Learning Partners Academy Trust. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and particularly welcome suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to join our trust.