Administrative Assistant at Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2026/CGPSAN/08127
  Location
Chivers Close, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 1HG
  Contract Type
Permanent
  Contract Term
Part-Time
  Salary
£18,846.77 - £19,638.55 Annually (Actual)
Grade C1-C5 £26,017-£27,110 FTE
  Hours Per Week
31.25
  Weeks Per Year
39
  Closing Date
Midday, Mon 22nd Jun, 2026
  Start Date
September 2026
  Positions Available
1
   Positions Available        1
  Interview Date(s)
30-06-2026
   Interview Date(s)           30-06-2026
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About this Role

Administrative Assistant vacancy

Contract/Hours: 31.25 hours a week – Monday to Friday (8.45am – 3.45pm with a 45 minute unpaid lunchbreak)

Term-time only - 39 weeks per year

Salary Details:  Grade C1-C5

£18,846.77 - £19.638.55 (Annually Actual)

£26,017 – £27,110 (Annually FTE)


Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery are looking to appoint an administrative assistant to work 5 days a week, term time only, to start in September 2026.

You will be part of a friendly, hard-working team with well-established routines.  

About You

We are looking for someone who:

  • Has excellent organisational and administrative skills
  • Is confident working with IT systems 
  • Can work calmly under pressure
  • Communicates clearly and professionally with staff, children, parents/carers and external providers
  • Demonstrates a strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

Desirable

First Aid Certificate (training can be provided)

Although previous experience would be helpful, a willingness to learn, being reliable and wanting to do the best for our children are the qualities we are most interested in.

Please see attached job description for full details.

In Return, We Offer

  • LGPS Pension
  • Access to a comprehensive staff benefits programme, including the Cycle to Work scheme
  • A strong focus on staff wellbeing, including a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

If you have any questions regarding the vacancy, please call the school office on 02392 341133.

Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to interview exceptional applicants before the closing date.

The Gateway Trust is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service.


Contact Details

  Sasha Christensen
  02392 341133
  admin@cottagegrove.co.uk

Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

  1. What experience do you have that is relevant to this role?
  2. What does safeguarding mean to you in the context of a school administration role?

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