We are looking for a highly organised, efficient and compassionate Admin Assistant to the SENCO to join our team on a part time, temporary maternity cover contract. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a busy school environment and is passionate about supporting high‑quality SEND provision.
Your opportunity
Working closely with our SENCO, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth coordination of SEND processes, from managing referrals and maintaining accurate records to preparing key documentation and liaising with families, staff and external agencies. Your contribution will help us deliver the very best support for our pupils with special educational needs.
What we're looking for:
- Good General Education including English and Maths at GCSE or equivalent
- Appropriate experience in administration (in a school setting would be desirable but not essential)
- Advanced IT skills
- Able to plan and prioritise regular and irregular tasks
- Ability to remain professional and maintain confidentiality at all times
Please read the full job description and person
specification for more information.
About Marden Lodge Primary School
Our School sits within an established cluster
of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Marden Lodge, our cluster
includes the following other schools; Chestnut Park Primary School, Whyteleafe
Primary School, Warlingham Village Primary School and Hillcroft Primary
School.
This is an exciting opportunity to work
collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and
experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education
and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career
progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your
professional development.
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a
community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular
progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to
grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.
- A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 19,000 pupils
- Founded
upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
- 43
primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the
south of England
- We
work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique
identity
- Committed
to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible
education
GLF Schools Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer,
which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
- Access
to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible
working options
- Generous
holiday allowance
- Work
life and family friendly policies
- Employee
wellbeing initiatives
- Career
pathways and talent management
- Access
to a staff benefits portal
- Community
and collaboration working model
Please read the attached Join Our Community
candidate pack for further information.
The Details
Start Date: June 2026
Salary: GLF Associate 3 - £25,001
Actual Salary: £11,530.79
Hours: 19.5 hours per week, term time only.
Closing Date: 12 April 2026
Safeguarding Statement:
GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.
We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.
Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.
