We are looking for an experienced administrator to join our forward thinking and growing school who is able to lead our friendly and committed school office team. If you are a confident, friendly and flexible individual, then this could be just the role for you. Your Opportunity Merstham Park School is looking to appoint a hard-working and motivated individual who will ensure there are efficient administrative systems in the office that deliver a high quality service to the school community and meet key deadlines. This is a busy and varied role for someone who is pleasant and welcoming and has the capacity to remain calm and cope with the unexpected. You will be confident with the use of Microsoft, Google and be able to learn new systems. You should be professional when handling confidential material, be an excellent communicator and ideally, have experience of working in a busy office environment within a school setting. You will also be responsible for providing a professional and friendly point of call to all parents and visitors to the school, ensuring all queries are dealt with effectively and efficiently. 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. To review the Job Description and Personal Specification for this role please download the attached Recruitment Pack. Why work at Merstham Park School The welfare of our staff is of the utmost importance. The list below details some examples of how we support the wellbeing of all of our colleagues. To see our full offer, please refer to the attached recruitment pack. Comprehensive CPD: we invest in your professional learning. Regular career development opportunities, both pastorally and academically, in a growing forward-thinking school. An appraisal system focused on professional learning and developing high quality teaching and support; all within an embedded culture of collaboration and sharing best practice. A comprehensive development programme for all staff. A culture of coaching - staff collaborate, support and develop one another. A school that values everyone and firmly believes that a culture of positive relationships should be the bedrock of an organisation; we want you to love teaching and our students to love learning. What we are looking for An excellent communicator. Enthusiasm and commitment to working as part of a team. Someone who is passionate about our students’ learning and welfare. A willingness to be part of the wider school community. 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 School Support Team. A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 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 Our Employment Offer GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish Access to our highly competitive pension scheme Flexible working options Generous holiday allowance Work life and family friendly policies Employee wellbeing initiatives Career pathways and talent management Access to a staff benefits portal Community and collaboration working model The Details: Closing date: 6 January 2025, 9am Interview date: ASAP Start date: ASAP Contract type: Permanent/Term-Time only Working hours: 36 hours per week, 39 weeks per year. However, applications will be considered where the needs of the school can be met. Pay Scale: Associate Specialist- £26,272 FTE (£22,601 Actual)