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Bancroft’s, one of the country's leading co-educational day schools, is looking for an enthusiastic Prep Office Assistant. This is an exciting administrative opportunity to work in a vibrant and supportive environment. Working as part of a team, you will provide administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the school, including pupil welfare and general office duties, reporting to the Prep Office Manager.

The role also includes responsibility for administering first aid to the pupils aged 7–11 years.

Working Hours

The post is term-time, including Inset days (34 weeks), plus 10 days to be worked during the school holidays. The working hours are Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5.30pm, with half an hour’s unpaid lunch.

The role will be office-based. Some flexibility to occasionally work to cover early morning/after-school supervision, Parents’ Evenings and Open Mornings would be beneficial.

Remuneration

The salary range for the role will be £23,570 – £24,570 per annum (actual salary), based upon experience.

Bancroft’s School creates a happy learning environment where bright children are challenged and supported to become the best versions of themselves. Bancroft’s is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.

For further details on how to apply, please visit or email: recruitment@bancrofts.org

Closing date for applications: 10am on Tuesday, 17 November 2026.

Interviews will take place on Tuesday, 24 November 2026.

Applications will be considered as they are received, so early applications are encouraged.  We reserve the right to interview early applicants should a suitable candidate apply.

Bancroft’s School is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and expects all staff, contractors, Governors and volunteers to share this commitment.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In line with KCSIE, Bancroft’s will carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates as part of the process of assessing suitability.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Bancroft’s is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.