Administrative Assistant

Ealing Council (London Borough of Ealing); Southall; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Wellbeing package

Counselling services

Job summary

Dormers Wells High School, part of the Dormers Wells Learning Trust in the London Borough of Ealing, is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the main office, delivering efficient administrative and front‑of‑house assistance to students, staff and visitors. This term-time role offers varied responsibilities, a friendly, supportive environment, and access to CPD opportunities.

Working hours are 8:30–16:30 (with a 1‑hour lunch) or 9:00–16:30 (30‑minute lunch), with salary £29,659

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Welcoming and professional manner in front-of-house interactions.
• Strong organisational and interpersonal abilities with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient administrative and front‑of‑house support.
• Act as a key point of contact within the school office.
• Assist with day-to-day office operations and student/staff assistance.

Skills

Communication

Front-of-house

Organisation

Education

Nil

Tools

DBS check

Job description

Term time only plus a week in school holidays, Monday to Friday 8.30 to 16.30 with a one hour unpaid lunchbreak or 09.00 to 16.30 with a thirty minute lunchbreak

Salary: Grade 5 Point 12 £29,659

(Inclusive of London Weighting and Ealing Supplement)

Start Date: As soon as possible

We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Administrative Assistant to join our administration team within the school’s main office. This is an excellent opportunity to play a vital role in supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the school, while contributing to a positive experience for students, staff, and visitors.

The successful candidate will provide efficient administrative and front-of-house support, acting as a key point of contact within the school. If you are well‑organised, approachable, and enjoy working in a busy, collaborative school environment, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Dormers Wells High School is an 11-18 mixed, multi-cultural academy within the Dormers Wells Learning Trust. “There is a thriving sense of community at this school… Leaders place inclusion at the heart of their work. This ensures that pupils who may face barriers to learning flourish…The school raises aspirations for pupils and their families.” (Ofsted 2026). At the heart of everything we do at Dormers Wells High School are our students. Our curriculum is student-centred and we aim for their education to be inspiring, stimulating and challenging. “Leaders have established a broad, ambitious and imaginative curriculum that is designed carefully to meet the needs of all pupils and prepare them well for their adult lives… All staff embrace the school’s aim to improve the life chances of every pupil, including those who may face barriers to learning.” (Ofsted 2026) We hold ambitious expectations for every student’s success, and our core values; determination, wisdom, honesty, and service, shape everything we do. “Leaders, trustees and governors share a common, ambitious vision for the school and its future.” (Ofsted 2026).

The successful candidate will:

• Be able to communicate effectively and accurately both orally and in writing to children, parents / carers and other external agencies
• Be welcoming and professional
• Be flexible and hardworking and able to work under pressure
• Be able to follow Trust procedures and use their own initiative as required and be a good team player
• Have good organisational and interpersonal skills and be able to maintain confidentiality at all times

What we can offer you:

• Friendly and supportive environment
• Vibrant mixed staff
• Positive student staff relationships
• Certified CPD course programmes with access to a wide variety of training and qualifications
• An impressive wellbeing package.
• Counselling services including CBT, emotional support and face to face sessions
• EAP including 24/7 helpline offering support to staff and their families
• Access to a personal healthcare cash plan
• Virtual resources including nutritional advice, fitness programmes, online health assessment
• Onsite parking
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Staff morale is high. They value how leaders ensure that staff workload is manageable and that their wellbeing is supported. (Ofsted 2026)

The school is committed to safeguarding children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school follows safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults. Successful applicants will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the DBS. Further information can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

‘The school reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet, and the recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process’.

Closing date: Monday 21st September 2026 at 9.00am with interviews to be held shortly thereafter