Administrative Assistant

South Farnham School; Farnham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed educational institution in Farnham is looking for a dedicated Administrative Assistant to provide diverse support within the school office. The ideal candidate will possess excellent keyboard skills and have experience in a school or busy office environment. Responsibilities include reception duties, office administration, and pupil welfare support. This is a permanent role requiring 35 hours per week during term time, joining a team that values respect, integrity, and diversity.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy office environment is required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide varied administrative support within the school office.
• Perform reception duties and student welfare tasks.
• Assist with general office administration.

Skills

Excellent keyboard skills

Team player

Experience in school or busy office environment

Job description

## Administrative Assistant### We are searching for the best education professionals* Administrative Assistant# Administrative AssistantEmployerLocation: Farnham, SurreyContract Type: PermanentHours: Term TimeSalary: £21,749 - £23,915 (£24,735 - £27,199 FTE)Posted: 27th January 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 10th March 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1531462Job Reference: SFJADMIN2026Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type :Permanent* Job ID: 1531462* Share :We are seeking a caring, flexible and friendly team player to provide varied administrative support within the school office at our Junior site. This role will include reception duties, office administration and pupil welfare.South Farnham School is part of South Farnham Educational Trust and is an Ofsted Outstanding school located in the heart of Farnham in Surrey. Our Principles, Aims & Ethos are honesty, integrity, courtesy and respect for each other as human beings, acceptance and encouragement of diversity (talents, personalities, cultures) are the basis upon which we operate daily. We see these values as forming a direct link with the achievement of the aims of the school.South Farnham School stands on an attractive 7 acre site lying, as its name suggests, south of Farnham. It was built to a high standard in 1938 as a girls' Grammar School and has been significantly modified for younger children in recent years. The accommodation includes 2 large libraries, a music block and 8 practical rooms. There is both an assembly hall, two studios, gymnasium, cloakrooms and changing rooms. The 7 acres of play area include 3 multi-use games areas, an outdoor gym, grassed sports fields and pavilion.The hours to be worked: 35 hours a week, 41 weeks a year (term time + plus inset days + 2 weeks in the summer holidays)The successful candidate will enjoy working as part of a team, have excellent keyboard skills and experience in working within a school or busy office environment.Please see the attached Job description for further information on this role and our career prospectus to find out what it is like to work for our Trust.**Please note that we may chose to interview strong candidates on receipt of their forms so an early application is advised.**### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:South Farnham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.### South Farnham SchoolPart of### South Farnham Educational Trust