Job Introduction
Hours per week: 14 Hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Term time plus inset days) Thursday and Friday 8.15am to 3.45pm (with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break)
Required as soon as possible.
The Governors and Senior Leadership team of Ancaster Church of England Primary School are seeking to appoint a highly organised Administration Assistant.
Previous experience of working in a school office environment is essential.
Knowledge of our Information Management System, Arbor, would be an advantage.
The successful candidate will have the ability to meet deadlines, whilst maintaining attention to detail and accuracy.
To be the first point of contact at the school by welcoming pupils, parents and visitors; answering the telephone, dealing with incoming and outgoing mail and other deliveries.
To carry out filing, photocopying, absence reporting and some data input on spreadsheets.
To liaise with suppliers of school meals, milk, and fruit ensuring the school’s requirements are in place.
To assist with the arrangement of routines in school activities such as medical/dental examinations, school photographs, induction evenings etc.
To assist with the general administration of school trips and clubs.
You will have a calm, professional, reassuring approach that is essential in an often demanding and constantly changing environment.
Candidates will have GCSE Grade C in English and Maths as a minimum or equivalent.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly, dedicated staff team who are committed to providing the best outcomes possible for children. We offer opportunities through enhanced Continuous Professional Development and the encouragement of innovation in a warm, supporting environment.
For an application form and for further details please visit our school website: www.ancaster.lincs.sch.uk/vacancies.
For further information or to visit the school, please contact our School Business Leader – Debra Moore - debra.moore@ancaster.lincs.sch.uk
Please e mail application forms to: vacancies@ancaster.lincs.sch.uk. Applications should be received no later than Midday on Wednesday 22nd July 2026. If you have not been notified 5 working days after the closing date, please take this that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Interview dates to be arranged .
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
