School Office Administrator

Employer
- Merstham Park School
- Location
- Redhill, Surrey
- Contract Type
- Fixed term contract
- Hours
- Full Time, Part Time, Term Time
- Contract Length
- Fixed term until 17 Jul 2026
- Salary
- £18,073 Actual (pay award pending)
- Posted
- 18th September 2025
- Expires
- 5th October 2025 11:59 PM
- Start Date
- As Soon As Possible
- Job ID
- 1507703
- X

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.

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 Job Description 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

**The Details**

Start Date: ASAP

**Salary**: GLF Associate 2 - £22,918 FTE (pay award pending)

Actual Salary: £18,073 Actual (pay award pending)

Closing Date: 5th October 2025

Interview date: TBA

As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.