Administrative Assistant

Lomond School; Helensburgh; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school is seeking a dedicated Administrative Assistant to join its team. This role involves providing support in managing the office, handling correspondence, maintaining records, and assisting with school events. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational and communication skills and a positive attitude towards the school community.

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative role is essential.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Positive attitude with a commitment to supporting the school community.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to staff and leadership.
• Manage correspondence, including emails and phone calls.
• Maintain student records with care.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Previous experience in an administrative role

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and organised Administrative Assistant to join our school team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented individual to support the smooth running of our school office.

Hours of work: 9:00 to 3:00pm including a 30 minute unpaid break

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to staff and leadership.
• Manage correspondence, including emails and phone calls.
• Maintain student records and handle confidential information with care.
• Liaise with parents, students, and external contacts in a professional manner.
• Assist in the set up and smooth running of Parent’s Evenings for both Junior and Senior School.
• Co-ordinate the administration activities relating to the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme.
• Support day-to-day office operations, including filing and data entry.

Essential Skills & Qualifications:

• Previous experience in an administrative role.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise workloads effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software.
• A positive and approachable attitude, with a commitment to supporting the school community.

If you are passionate about education and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you.

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