Admin Assistant - Summerseat Methodist Primary School

Overview

Job Title: Part-time Office Admin Assistant (temporary – for 6 months linked to secondment – may become permanent)
Salary Grade: Grade 5 – SCP 4-5, (Pro rata £12,316)
Working Pattern: Term time only
Working Hours: Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday 8:45am – 11:45am
Thursday / Friday 8:45am – 3:30pm with 30 min unpaid lunch break
(21.5 hours per week)
Required From: 3rd September 2025

Personal attributes

The Governors are seeking to appoint a dedicated and professional Administrative Assistant who:
•Has a recognised qualification or relevant experience in administration or office-based work
•Has excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
•Will be confident in managing calls, emails, and front-of-house responsibilities in a calm and professional manner
•Will provide a warm, friendly welcome to all pupils, families, visitors and staff, reflecting the school’s nurturing and inclusive ethos
•Is confident using a range of IT systems and can maintain accurate records with attention to detail
•Will demonstrate discretion, confidentiality and professionalism at all times
•Will be an active member of our school team and contribute positively to our Christian ethos and values
•Will work calmly under pressure and be flexible in responding to the changing needs of a busy school office
•Will support with wider school administrative tasks, including attendance, admissions and communication with families

Salary & Benefits

Salary from �11857 to �12044 per year

In return our unique school offers you:
•Pupils with positive attitudes to learning, who are hardworking, caring and proud to attend their school
•Children who are eager to learn and flourish
•A strong and supportive leadership team with a clear sense of strategic vision
•A supportive and highly committed staff with high expectations, who are willing to help each other
•Well resourced, safe and stimulating learning environments
•Excellent CPD opportunities
•Strong working partnerships within the Trust
•The opportunity to make a difference
•An enthusiastic and supportive Governing Body
•The support of a strong and skilled Trust Central Team
•Pension scheme
•Wellbeing offer
•Tech and Cycle salary sacrifice schemes as well as other discount schemes.
•Access to Employment Assistance Programme

Location

Epworth Education Trust
Summerseat Methodist Primary School

Rowlands Road

Summerseat

BL9 4NF

Supporting documents

Deadline and how to apply

Applicants requiring more information or to arrange a visit, please contact us on 01706 823 427.
All application forms should be returned by email to office@summerseat.epworthtrust.org.uk
or by post with a letter of application which makes reference to the job description / person specification. This should be no longer than 2 sides of A4 with a font size of 12
Closing date: Friday 4th July, noon
Short listing: Monday 7th July
Interviews: Wednesday 9th July
Application packs are downloadable (or available by email). Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

Equal opportunities

This post involves working with children, young people or vulnerable adults and is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
This post is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures. Epworth Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
At the Epworth Education Trust we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children. We work to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice. The procedures contained in our Safeguarding Policy apply to all staff, volunteers and governors. Our child protection policy can be read here: https://www.summerseatmethodistprimary.co.uk/ We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.

Job reference: AASUM