Job Introduction
Admin Assistant
Closing Date: Monday 20th July - midday
Interview Date: w/c 20th July 2026
Job Start Date: September 2026
Contract/Hours: Permanent, Part-time
Location of Role: St Faith’s CE Primary School
Contact email address: adminoffice@st-faiths.hants.sch.uk
St Faith’s CE Primary School is seeking a caring, reliable and enthusiastic Admin Assistant to join our office team alongside our Senior Administration and Finance Officer.
This is a key front-facing role within the school. As the first point of contact for parents, visitors, pupils and staff, you will play a vital role in creating a positive, professional and welcoming environment, while supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the school office.
The role will involve a balance of reception and administrative duties, including but not limited to:
- Managing the school reception area, greeting visitors and ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed
- Handling telephone calls and email enquiries in a professional and courteous manner
- Responding to queries from parents, pupils and staff
- Supporting pupil-related processes, including attendance and general welfare enquiries
- Carrying out a range of administrative tasks to support the wider school office
- Providing general support to the Office Manager and administrative team
We are looking for someone who:
- Is warm, approachable and professional, with excellent communication skills
- Is highly organised and efficient, with strong attention to detail
- Can remain calm under pressure and manage a busy reception environment
- Has good IT skills and is confident using office systems
- Works well as part of a team and is willing to support colleagues where needed
- Understands the importance of safeguarding, confidentiality and professionalism in a school setting
- Previous experience in a school office environment would be desirable, but not essential
We can offer:
- Children who thrive on praise and are eager to learn
- A caring, friendly environment with a strong sense of team
- A genuine commitment to raising standards of learning
- Investment in your continued professional development including access to a range of professional training courses available to Hampshire Employees.
Senior leaders with a genuine commitment to supporting staff well-being.
The position will be part-time, term time only, for 27 hours per week. Hours can be flexible for the right candidate.
Mission statement:
"Through the teaching of Jesus Christ and our Christian values, it is our goal to equip each and every child with the skills and tools they need to become considerate citizens in our ever-changing future and to have the confidence, motivation, resilience, ambition and drive to strive for their dreams and become lifelong learners."
To find out more about our curriculum and who we are, please visit our school website: St Faiths Primary School
If you would like to find out more about the role, please email our Senior Administration and Finance Officer, Jess James at adminoffice@st-faiths.hants.sch.uk
We would be delighted to meet prospective candidates and our Headteacher, Benjamin Bond, is happy to offer a tour of the school or a telephone call upon request.
We look forward to welcoming you to St-Faith’s Church of England Primary School.
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Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.