Administrative Assistant at Rathfern Primary School
CompanyLewisham Council
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypePart-time
Posted At3/31/2026
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Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
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Description
Job Description
The Role
Rathfern Primary School is looking for a temporary Administrative Assistant focused on Receptionist duties, to start work ASAP.
We are a highly successful school that places learning at its very heart.
You will need to be able to demonstrate the skills required to work successfully as part of a team, as well as using your own initiative.
Location
Rathern Road, Catford SE6 4NL
What We Are Looking For
We are looking to appoint a highly committed, passionate and diligent individual to join our learning community as soon as possible. We need someone who is flexible and is an excellent team worker.
The ideal candidate should have
Scale 2, spine point 3-4, £30,255-£30,654 pro rata
The full-time salary will be reduced by the application of a ‘pro rata’ calculation to allow for part-time working hours.
Working pattern details:
38 weeks per year – 20 hours per week
Monday- Friday, 9 am to 1 pm
This post is a temporary (sickness cover) contract until 17 th July 2026
Further Information
If you feel you meet the short-listing criteria on the person specification and you have the qualities we are looking for, we look forward to hearing from you. We welcome visits to our school. If you would like to visit us, please contact a member of our school office on 0208 690 3759 or send us an email to hr@rathfern.lewisham.sch.uk
Rathfern Primary School in committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Our recruitment processes follow the guidance in the Department for Children, Schools and Families document Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education. All staff will be required to undertake a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and you will need to provide two employer references. A satisfactory DBS must be received before employees can start work in our school.
Original evidence of right to work within the United Kingdom will be required prior to commencement of employment i.e. National Insurance Number, Work Permits or Indefinite Leave to Remain. If the applicant has lived/worked overseas for 12 months or more since the age of 18, they will also be required to obtain a Certificate of Good Conduct from the country (ies) they lived/work in at their own expense and provide these for our records.
Please note that the online checks will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates and further explored at the interview.
Closing date
The Role
Rathfern Primary School is looking for a temporary Administrative Assistant focused on Receptionist duties, to start work ASAP.
We are a highly successful school that places learning at its very heart.
You will need to be able to demonstrate the skills required to work successfully as part of a team, as well as using your own initiative.
Location
Rathern Road, Catford SE6 4NL
What We Are Looking For
We are looking to appoint a highly committed, passionate and diligent individual to join our learning community as soon as possible. We need someone who is flexible and is an excellent team worker.
The ideal candidate should have
- experience of general office duties
- excellent communications skills
- be enthusiastic and motivated, with a determination for career development
- be versatile and able to adapt to changing circumstances
- understand the role of safeguarding children
Scale 2, spine point 3-4, £30,255-£30,654 pro rata
The full-time salary will be reduced by the application of a ‘pro rata’ calculation to allow for part-time working hours.
Working pattern details:
38 weeks per year – 20 hours per week
Monday- Friday, 9 am to 1 pm
This post is a temporary (sickness cover) contract until 17 th July 2026
Further Information
If you feel you meet the short-listing criteria on the person specification and you have the qualities we are looking for, we look forward to hearing from you. We welcome visits to our school. If you would like to visit us, please contact a member of our school office on 0208 690 3759 or send us an email to hr@rathfern.lewisham.sch.uk
Rathfern Primary School in committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Our recruitment processes follow the guidance in the Department for Children, Schools and Families document Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education. All staff will be required to undertake a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and you will need to provide two employer references. A satisfactory DBS must be received before employees can start work in our school.
Original evidence of right to work within the United Kingdom will be required prior to commencement of employment i.e. National Insurance Number, Work Permits or Indefinite Leave to Remain. If the applicant has lived/worked overseas for 12 months or more since the age of 18, they will also be required to obtain a Certificate of Good Conduct from the country (ies) they lived/work in at their own expense and provide these for our records.
Please note that the online checks will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates and further explored at the interview.
Closing date
Mid-day Wednesday 15 th April 2026.
Please download the job description and person specification, and complete the attached job application form. Please email your complete application form to: hr@rathfern.lewisham.sch.uk
Please note CVs are not accepted.
Interviews will be held on week commencing 20 th April 2026.
To Apply:
Click Here For Job Description And Person Specification
Click Here for Equal Opportunities Policy
Click Here for Application Form
Click Here for Safeguarding Form
Please download the job description and person specification, and complete the attached job application form. Please email your complete application form to: hr@rathfern.lewisham.sch.uk
Please note CVs are not accepted.
Interviews will be held on week commencing 20 th April 2026.
To Apply:
Click Here For Job Description And Person Specification
Click Here for Equal Opportunities Policy
Click Here for Application Form
Click Here for Safeguarding Form