Job Description
Are you highly organised, have good communication skills and attention to detail? The school has an exciting opportunity to join our wonderful office team. We are looking for an approachable, motivated and adaptable person to join our School team to provide high quality support for a varied range of administrative tasks. Candidates will have to demonstrate flexibility and enthusiasm and enjoy working within a team, with all members of the school community; therefore excellent communication skills and a friendly, confident and welcoming nature are essential for this position. Thames Ditton Infant School is a popular infant school located in Surrey, next to the River Thames. The school is at the heart of the local community and is part of The Ember Learning Trust, a group of local schools who have joined together to form a Co-operative Trust. This role will be paid at Surrey Pay Scale 3. The role will be for 27 hours per week from 8:15am until 3:30pm, 4 days a week (working days to be confirmed with successful candidate), term time only + 1 week. The responsibilities will vary and will include: • Undertaking office duties, acting as first point of contact in response to telephone and face-to-face enquiries and ensuring the school’s security procedures for visitors are properly followed, to provide a courteous welcome to all visitors and promote a positive and professional image of the school; • Carrying out routine office tasks to support the smooth running of the school office; • Assist with pupil first aid/welfare duties; and • Covering during lunch time if required. There will be opportunities for training and the role will be supported/mentored by experienced office staff. Closing date for applications will be midday on Monday 5th October 2026. Interview date to be confirmed References will be sought for short-listed candidates; please ensure your referees are able to provide them. An enhanced DBS check and other safeguarding recruitment checks will be required for the successful candidate. The school reserves the right to withdraw the vacancy earlier.