Administrative Assistant - The Meads Primary School

About Us

The Meads Primary School is located on the southern edge of East Grinstead, in an area of outstanding natural beauty. The school's aim is to provide children with the best learning opportunities in order to reach their full potential, based on our strong values-led ethos and curriculum centred on Kindness, Respect, Community, Curiosity and Independence.

We have a wonderful outside learning environment which is used to support the children's learning.

Our policies are designed to support the children to become citizens of modern Britain with a clear understanding of right and wrong and the development of responsibility in making the right choices about their behaviour, appreciating diversity and having empathy with others. Pupils also have the opportunity from Year R to take on responsibilities for their community through a variety of elected councils and posts.

Job Details

Salary: Grade 3

Contract Type: 1-year fixer term, Part time, Term time only

Working Pattern: 2 days a week - Tuesday and Friday (These days are subject to change)

Working Hours: 09:00-14:00, 10 hours per week.

Location: The Meads Primary School, East Grinstead

Interviews: Wednesday 15th July 2026

What You Need to Succeed

We are looking for someone who will support the administrative, financial and organisational processes with the busy school office environment. Part of the role requires you to act as first point of call for parents/carers, visitors and other stakeholders, so will be an ambassador for the school.

The successful candidate will be organised, able to multi-task and have a 'can do' approach to work, as no two days are the same.

Further Information

The Meads 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.