Administrative Assistant

Ref: SCH-AAT-0195 15 day(s) remaining
Establishment: The Gatwick School Location: Crawley Salary: FTE: £30,269.00 (actual salary: £14,776.20) Department: ADM Job Type: Part Time
Closing Date: 16/06/2025 09:00 Interview Date: To be confirmed Start Date: 03/09/2025

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 21.00 Weeks per Year: 39.000 Pay Grade: Support Pay Scale - West Sussex | SCP14

The Role

The Gatwick School is looking to recruit a dynamic, enthusiastic and experienced administrative assistant on a part-time, permanent basis to support the school's continued success.


Hours: Part time (21 hours per week to be worked over 3 days)

Salary: West Sussex NJC Scale Point 14 - FTE: £30,269.00 (actual salary: £14,776.20)

 

The administrative assistant provides essential organisational support to the school office.

 

We would love to hear from you if: 

  • you are enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team 
  • you have a flexible approach and a warm, friendly, and professional manner
  • you are committed to supporting the school to succeed
  • you have a passion for working with and supporting children and/or young people

 

In return for your passion and commitment, we offer: 

  • A supportive team who place our values of Chances, Choices, Culture at the centre of all that we do with a commitment to raising pupil achievement and aspirations 
  • Extensive professional development opportunities, including Aurora Trust-wide CPD 
  • Fringe allowance  
  • October two week half term  
  • All-through primary and secondary
  • A skilled and committed SLT who are devoted to improving outcomes for all children and staff 
  • The opportunity to be part of a multi-academy trust that has collaboration at its heart and will support you every step of the way 
  • Aurora Academies Advantage scheme - this includes access to free and confidential advice on a range of topics via the Employee Assistance Programme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, discounts to high-street shops and health and well-being support 

 

If you are interested in finding out more, we strongly suggest that you arrange a tour of the school - please contact Krissel van Rooyen, HR Assistant on kvanrooyen@thegatwickschool.org.uk. 

Qualifications

Qualification Title Grade
GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent
Essential

Skills

Experience
Previous experience of reception work
Essential
Previous experience of undertaking a range of administrative duties
Essential
Experience of working in a school environment
Desirable
Experience of working in a team
Experience of working successfully as part of a team
Essential
Abilities, Skills and Knowledge
Ability to use language and other communication skills that pupils can understand and relate to
Essential
Ability to demonstrate active listening skills
Essential
Excellent numerical skills, to undertake a variety of tasks, e.g. collecting monies and maintaining accounts for school activities
Essential
Ability to remain calm and patient under pressure, whilst working to deadlines
Essential
Ability to work effectively and supportively as a member of the school team
Essential
Working knowledge of school management information systems
Desirable

Safeguarding Information


Aurora Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.


Aurora Academies Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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The Gatwick School

23 Gatwick Road
Crawley
West Sussex
RH10 9TP

Emily Sturt

The Gatwick School is an all-through school to Year 11, located just a few minutes south of London Gatwick Airport. 

Founded in 2014, our school is part of the Aurora Academies Trust, and has approximately 400 students in primary and 600 in the secondary phase. 


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