Administration Assistant (fixed term, maternity cover)

Located in leafy Surrey, Crawley Ridge Junior School is a two-form entry community school. We are privileged to sit on beautiful, mature grounds, which play an important part in the children’s learning.

This is an opportunity for an efficient, well-organised person to join our administrative team on a temporary 1-year contract to cover a maternity leave absence.

What do we have to offer you?

• An exciting opportunity to join a warm, friendly school within a local MAT of like-minded schools.
• An experienced administrative team to support you.
• A varied and interesting role with clear impact on the whole school
• Committed and supportive staff.

What skills will you bring to us ?

• You will be able to plan and prioritise.
• You will be able to communicate to a range of people with a diplomatic and patient approach.
• You will be flexible to meet the ever-changing demands of a busy school.
• You will have a working knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook
• You will be discreet and able to handle sensitive situations

Working Hours – 15 hours per week, Monday, Tuesday and Friday 8.30am -12 noon, Wednesday 8.30am – 1pm

Term time only plus 3 staff training days

Interviews: Thursday 15th January 2026

Start date: 23rd February 2026

Salary: S3 (FTE £24,300). Actual Salary: £8,300 - £8,500

If you are interested in joining our happy and thriving school please complete an application form

The closing date for applications is noon on Friday 9th January at 12pm