Clerical Assistant - Grange Farm School

What is the job role?

Required from September 2026.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the post of Clerical Assistant, to join our new team. The working hours will be from 1pm – 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, term time only, plus five Teacher Training days.

Duties will include:

• To provide administrative support to the whole School.
• Act as a first point of contact for parents, visitors and telephone enquiries.
• Maintain accurate pupil records and school databases.
• Support communication and general office systems.
• Assist with school communications, letters and correspondence.
• Assist with school, trip administration.
• Assist with After School Club administration.

We can offer:

• A strong commitment to professional development.
• A positive, hard working team who are extremely friendly.
• A leadership team committed to supporting all of our staff.
• Engaged and enthusiastic children who love learning.

• Have strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Be confident using IT systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under‑represented, we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply. This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS, all relevant safeguarding and pre‑employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre‑employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

Please apply using the online application form ensuring you outline your skills, abilities, and experience in line with the key areas on the advert and Job Description and Person Specification.