Administrative Assistant

Part-Time, Administrative Assistant 

Start date: 23rd February 2026

BS4 – £25,583 per annum (pro rata) £13.26 per hour plus living wage top up, term-time only plus 5 INSET days

Temporary contract (initially until 31st August 2026 due to staffing structure 

Approx. 15 hours per week (Mon-Fri am)

Brunswick Infant School is seeking a positive, flexible and enthusiastic person to join our committed and hardworking school team. This is a key role in our busy office, where having a welcoming manner, excellent communication and organisational skills is essential. As an infant school, we welcome families into school throughout the day and you will be an important first point of contact for many.

 We are looking for someone who:
•    Provide a professional reception service including answering telephone calls, emails, queries and face to face enquiries 
•    Completing daily attendance and following up absence and attendance patterns
•    Compiling the School Newsletter
•    Playing a key role in organising fundraising events throughout the year
•    Using school Management Information Systems such as Arbor
•    Work collaboratively as part of a committed school team
Relevant experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.

Brunswick School can offer:
• Friendly, happy and confident children
• A passionate and supportive staff team who love what they do
• A committed Governing Body focused on providing the best environment, opportunities and experiences for our children

We work closely with families within our diverse community to build strong relationships and create a safe, caring and stimulating learning environment. Through our nurturing approach, we provide exceptional learning opportunities while holding high aspirations for every child.

If you share our values and would like to find out more—or request an application pack—please contact our Business Lead, Jane Jay, or Elaine Scott-Collins at admin@brunswick.cumbria.sch.uk, call us on 01768 213200, or visit our website under Vacancies.

Brunswick School is committed to safer recruitment and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and excellent professional references.

Closing date: Tuesday 10th February 2026
Interviews: Thursday 12th February 2026