Office Administrator - Receptionist (Temporary)

Benefits: Generous pension and holiday entitlement, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work-life balance, family-friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay

We are seeking an Office Administrator - Receptionist to join our team at Marnel JuniorSchool, part of Bourne Education Trust.

About Marnel JuniorSchool

Marnel Junior School offers a caring, inclusive, and ambitious learning environment where every child is encouraged to flourish. As part of the Bourne Education Trust (BET), a thriving multi-academy trust across Surrey, Hampshire, and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, we share a collective commitment to “Transforming schools... changing lives.”

At Marnel Junior School, we believe that every child can succeed. Our curriculum is designed to inspire curiosity, develop independence, and instil a lifelong love of learning. We are proud of our reputation as a school that combines strong academic standards with a deep commitment to personal growth and wellbeing.

Our dedicated team ensures that every pupil feels valued, supported, and challenged to achieve their best. We foster a culture of kindness, respect, and perseverance, qualities that prepare our children not only for secondary school, but for life beyond the classroom.

At Marnel Junior School, our mission is simple: to provide an education that empowers every child to believe in themselves, take pride in their achievements, and play an active role in their community. Every decision we make begins with one question — what is best for our children?

Details

Contract: Term time, temporary contract until 20 July 2027

Start Date: ASAP

Hours: 25 hours a week (Mon-Fri 8am - 1pm, 37 weeks per year)

• Generous workplace pension through LGPS
• Condensed school year with two week half term in October
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests
• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Group benefits platform
• Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Free on-site parking, with electric car chargers and cycle to work scheme

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide effective administrative support to the School Business Leader and office team
• Undertake general admin duties as required for the efficient function of the office team

Requirements include:

• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent appropriate qualification)
• Experience working in an office environment

Our Culture

At Bourne Education Trust, we value colleagues who are:

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
• Collaborative and innovative
• Committed, engaged and professional
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity

Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.

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