Administrative Assistant at The Excelsior Academy

Haggerston School; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a supportive and inclusive school environment as an Administration Assistant. You will play a crucial role in ensuring smooth daily operations, interacting with staff, students, and visitors. The position offers a permanent contract and salary range of £28,699 to £29,926 annually.

Benefits

Supportive office team

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Calm and proactive working style.
• Competence with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and parents professionally.
• Coordinate daily staff cover.
• Assist with clerical and administrative duties.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Proactive Approach

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

New

New

Job Reference #

EDV/2025/EA/07704

Location

Shacklewell Lane, Hackney, London, Greater London, E8 2EY

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£28,699.00 - £29,926.00 Annually (Actual)

Closing Date

12:00pm, 11th Jul 2025

Start Date

01/09/2025

Positions Available

1

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

Week commencing 14 July 2025

Interview Date(s) Week commencing 14 July 2025

Share

About This Role

Salary: Scale 4 (£28,669 – £29,926 per annum, actual – term time + 2 weeks)

Contract: Permanent, Term Time + 2 Weeks

Hours: Full-time

Are you a conscientious and hard-working individual? Do you take pride in your professionalism and attention to detail? Are you keen to join an inspirational and supportive school environment? If so—we’d love to hear from you!

Joining The Excelsior Academy means becoming part of the Community Schools Trust, a collaborative network of local academies dedicated to excellence, inclusion, and community engagement. Our trust supports shared learning, development opportunities, and a commitment to helping every pupil reach their full potential.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised Administration Assistant to join our team. This varied and rewarding role sits at the heart of the school’s operations, supporting staff, students, and visitors while helping ensure our day-to-day cover arrangements and reception duties run smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and parents with a professional, welcoming reception and switchboard service
• Coordinate daily staff cover using our school management system, ensuring effective cover for absent staff
• Support supply staff on arrival—providing essential information and safeguarding guidance
• Maintain accurate records of staff absences and cover allocations
• Assist with clerical and administrative duties such as correspondence, reports, and event logistics
• Ensure the reception area reflects the welcoming ethos of the school and upholds safeguarding standards.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A calm, proactive approach and professional demeanour
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Competence with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace tools
• Experience in a school or similar setting desirable, but not essential
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
  
  

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a friendly, supportive office team within a thriving Academy in a respected Trust
• Play a key role in ensuring smooth daily operations
• Benefit from a term-time schedule plus 2 additional weeks
• Access development opportunities through the Community Schools Trust network.
  
  

If you’re passionate about organisation, communication, and working in an environment where no two days are the same—apply now and help support the success of our Academy and its wider Trust community. Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to interview and appoint in advance of closing date.

Related Documents

• Administration Assistant JD (T...pdf
  
  

Contact Details

Charlene Jaisingh

02072751500

[e-mail]

The Excelsior Academy Would Like All Candidates To Answer Specific Questions For The Personal Statement Section. For Reference, Here Is a Preview Of The Questions/headings

• What impact have you had in your career so far? (Use data, where possible, to evidence your impact. Maximum 300 words)
• What skills and experience do you have that make you well-suited for a busy front-office environment in a school setting?
  
  

Share

The Excelsior Academy

Open Data obtained from: Department for Education

Shacklewell Lane, Hackney, London

Greater London

E8 2EY

02072751500

[e-mail]

http://www.excelsiorcst.org

View our Careers Page View Community Schools Trust Careers Page

Join Our Talent Pool

Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.

If you are available for opportunities within our wider family of schools, why not join our Trust Talent Pool?

Related Documents

• Administration Assistant JD (TEA) V2.pdf
  
  

Previous Next

Page: 1 / Show Fullscreen