Office Administrator - Receptionist

Benefits:
Generous pension and holiday entitlement, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work‑life balance, family‑friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay

Auriol Junior is a three‑form entry junior school in Surrey with a deaf unit in Epsom, Surrey. As part of the Bourne Education Trust (BET), a successful multi‑academy trust comprising twenty‑five schools across Surrey, Hampshire and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, we are committed to “Transforming schools…changing lives.”

We work tirelessly to create an environment where children are supported, challenged and fostered in growth and development. Our rich curriculum sparks curiosity and drives further learning. We provide a wide range of opportunities that allow children to experience success and setbacks, nurturing resilience and adaptability. Dedicated staff guide and support children in understanding their emotions, fostering social and emotional development.

We view education as a shared endeavour involving not just our children, staff and local governing committee but also parents and the wider community. We are dedicated to working collaboratively, ensuring that every child receives the care and support they need to thrive academically and emotionally.

Contract: Permanent, term time

Hours: 32.5 hrs per week, 37 weeks per year, Monday ‑ Friday 8.30am‑3.30pm

• Generous workplace pension through LGPS
• Condensed school year with a two‑week half term in October
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well‑being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests
• Access to savings on everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays via our benefits platform
• Work‑life balance and family‑friendly policies and processes
• Free on‑site parking and cycle to work scheme

• Provide effective administrative support to the School Business Manager and office team.
• Undertake general admin duties required for the efficient function of the office team.
• Keep up‑to‑date records of changing school information and maintain key information for reference and distribution, as necessary.

• Demonstrated awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children.
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent appropriate qualification).
• Experience working in an office environment.

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
• Collaborative and innovative
• Committed, engaged and professional
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity

Bourne Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.