Oak Tree Primary School is a happy, vibrant, inclusive and nurturing learning
environment at the heart of its community. We have an experienced,
dedicated staff who deliver an engaging and rich curriculum to ensure that all
children are able to reach their full potential. From their beginnings with us in
our Foundation Stage through to Year 6. Our rich and ambitious curriculum
ensures that they are ready for the next steps in their learning. Our families,
staff and governors work closely together and support personal growth and
development so that our children are resilient, confident, respectful and kind.

Oak tree Primary School is proud to be part of the Durrington Multi Academy
Trust (DMAT) which believes that every child has the right to an excellent
education and the opportunity to achieve well, regardless of their starting
point. As a team we have high expectations of success for our children.

We are looking to appoint a highly professional Administration Assistant to provide essential administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of the school’s daily activities; acting as the first point of contact for visitors, managing office functions, maintaining pupil records, supporting communication between parents, staff, and the wider school community, and upholding the safeguarding and welfare of children, reporting directly to the School Business Manager

Salary: £25,583 (£22,040 pro rata)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time, Term Time Only + Inset Days
Working Pattern: Mon-Fri 08:00am-04:00pm
Location: Oak Tree Primary School, Burgess Hill

To be successful in this role you will need to be highly organised, approachable, and able to work confidently in a busy school environment.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:
strong administrative and communication skills, a commitment to safeguarding, and a
genuine interest in supporting pupils, staff, and the wider school community.

Please see recruitment pack for additional information.

Oak Tree Primary School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

To apply for this role please follow the link:

https://recruit.sampeople.co.uk/jobboard/Vacancy/Details?campaignref=SCH-DMAT-0002

When applying via the above link you will need to complete the application form and upload a supporting statement (maximum of 2 A4 pages) to include:

• Why you want to work at Oak Tree Primary School
• How your skills and experience make you a strong candidate

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to contact Rachel Wright - School Business Manager on rwright@dmat.education

NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button on this site as the School processes your applications directly using the link provided rather than through this site.