Administrative Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Lymington; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A welcoming school in Lymington is seeking a dedicated Administrative Assistant to support daily operations and enhance the school environment. This full-time role involves managing the front office, maintaining records, and assisting with various administrative tasks. Candidates should have strong organizational skills, previous administrative experience, and a solid understanding of safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of safeguarding required.
• Previous administrative experience is highly desirable.
• Possess an enhanced DBS certificate and safeguarding training.

Responsibilities

• Manage front office operations and greet visitors.
• Maintain student records and assist with school events.
• Handle correspondence and support the admin team.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Reliability

Adaptability

Understanding of safeguarding

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Education

Previous administrative experience

DBS certificate

Safeguarding training

Job description

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Administrative Assistant Position at a School in Lymington

Prospero Teaching is seeking to appoint a dedicated and organized Administrative Assistant to join a welcoming and warm school in Lymington. The successful candidate will support the school’s daily operations and contribute to a positive school atmosphere.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing front office operations, including greeting visitors and handling inquiries.
• Maintaining student records and updating databases.
• Assisting with scheduling and coordinating school events.
• Handling correspondence, including emails and phone calls.
• Supporting the administrative team with various tasks as needed.

About you:

• Strong understanding of safeguarding.
• Organized and reliable.
• Adaptable.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Understanding of Microsoft Office and school databases.

Position details:

• Position: Administrative Assistant
• Contract/start date: ASAP
• Duration: Permanent
• Full-time, hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm (hours may vary)

Qualifications and requirements:

• Previous administrative experience is highly desirable.

Eligibility criteria through Prospero Teaching:

• Hold the right to work in the UK.
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application.
• Provide references upon request.
• Possess up-to-date safeguarding training or be willing to undertake it.