About Us
About Us
Birchwood Grove CP School is a thriving, vibrant, and caring primary school that always puts children first. As a two form entry school with a large field, KS1 and KS2 playgrounds, and an OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) approach, we offer an exciting curriculum that nurtures and inspires our children.
We can offer you:
- A school ethos where every child is valued, nurtured, and inspired to learn and grow as an individual
- Children who have an enthusiasm for learning.
- A friendly, supportive staff who work together to provide the best education for the children.
- An excellent working environment in lovely premises.
- An exciting curriculum that nurtures and inspires our children
- A thriving, vibrant, and caring school that always puts children first
Job Details
Salary: Grade 3 NJC £12.85 - £13.05 her hour
Contract Type: Permanent, term time only
Working Pattern: Monday 8.30-3.30, Tuesday 8.30-12.00, Wednesday 8.30-12.00, Thursday 8.00-4.00, Friday 8.30-3.30. (Full days include a 1/2 hour unpaid lunch break).
Location: Birchwood Grove CP School, Burgess Hill
Interviews: Tuesday 21st July 2026
What You Need to Succeed
In this role you will need to:
- Provide a professional and welcoming first point of contact for parents, visitors, and pupils
- Manage telephone calls, emails, and general enquiries efficiently
- Carry out a range of administrative tasks including data entry, filing, and record keeping
- Support attendance monitoring and pupil records in line with school procedures
- Assist with admissions, transitions, and general school communications
- Work closely with teaching and support staff to ensure smooth daily operations
- Prioritise tasks effectively while working under pressure in a busy environment
- Maintain confidentiality and follow safeguarding policies at all times
- Administer First Aid and keeping records inline with school policies.
Further Information
Birchwood Grove 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.
How to Apply
To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below.
Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).
Once complete please return this to [email protected]
Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on 01444 242209
NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.
Job Reference: SCHO02860
