Office Clerical Assistant Vacancy – January 2026

A new office assistant is required to start in January 2026: Details below…

We are looking for an enthusiastic member of staff to join our committed office team. Experience of administrative working is desirable, but not essential. However,  a calm manner and desire to help people is essential. Our job description and person specification gives more details about the post. These are available from the school office or can be downloaded using the links below. 

Clerical Assistant Post Details 

Part Time

Term time only

Hours per week: 20 hours (with flexible opportunities and additional hours available)

Pay scale: Grade B

Basic Salary (Full Time Equivalent)  £30,717

Actual Salary (20 hours)  £15,007

Start date: 5th January 2026

Woodcroft Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to submit two satisfactory references and undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) before they can be appointed.

All application forms should be returned to the school. Candidates who are shortlisted will be notified on Friday 28th November 2025

Closing date for applications: Thursday 27th November at 4.00pm

Interviews will take place on Thursday 4th December 2025

Start date: 5th January 2026 (pending completion of employment and safeguarding checks)

Visits to the school are welcomed. For further details please contact the school office, 02089593244, and speak with Mrs Langdon (Office Manager)

Person Specification and Job Description for an Office Based Clerical Assistant

Two versions of the same form are available below. The Word version of the application form can be completed electronically and emailed to the school office. The PDF version can only be printed and completed by hand.

Application Form (Word)

Application Form (PDF)