Administrative Assistant (Junior School)

NORTHWOOD COLLEGE FOR GIRLS; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent girls' school in London is seeking a dedicated Administrative Assistant to support the Junior School. The role involves maintaining records, managing enquires, and assisting staff with administrative tasks. Ideal candidates are organised, with strong administrative and ICT skills, and possess an NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent. Join a vibrant school environment with numerous benefits including competitive salaries, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work atmosphere.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and pay progression

Access to extensive professional development opportunities

Generous pension scheme

Interest-free loans for training

Access to the school gym and swimming pool

Free school lunches

Qualifications

• Organised and enthusiastic individual.
• Skilled at multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Recognised secretarial or administrative qualification at NVQ Level 3 or above.

Responsibilities

• Provide key support to the Junior School Office.
• Maintain accurate records and manage the school's database.
• Handle phone calls, emails, and enquiries.

Skills

Organizational skills

Administrative skills

ICT skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Secretarial or Administration

Job description

The role:

Are you an organised and enthusiastic individual looking to make a difference in a vibrant school environment? Northwood College for Girls is seeking a dedicated Administrative Assistant to join our team in the Junior School.

As an Administrative Assistant, you will provide key support to our Junior School Office, undertaking a range of responsibilities to ensure that staff, students and parents are well supported. These responsibilities include:

• Maintaining accurate records and managing the school's database
• Handling phone calls, emails and enquiries
• Assisting with the organisation of school events and activities
• Supporting teaching staff with administrative tasks as needed
• Providing a professional, welcoming and efficient front of house service for students, parents, and visitors

You will be a proactive and adaptable individual, who is skilled at juggling multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. You will also need a recognised secretarial or administrative qualification at NVQ Level 3 or above (or equivalent experience). Excellent organisational, administrative and ICT skills will also be essential for success in this role.

This is a fantastic opportunity to support the smooth running of our school and contribute to the educational experience of our students.

About the School:

Northwood College for Girls is an independent, academically selective day school for approximately 880 girls aged 3-18.

NWC is at an exhilarating in its evolution, with a dynamic and ambitious Senior Leadership Team and a range of new developments. The successful candidate will be similarly ambitious for the school and ready to make an impact in our vibrant learning community.

Benefits:

As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension scheme
• Free life assurance benefit
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Interest-free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment
• Access to the school gym and swimming pool
• Free school lunches
• Retail and lifestyle discounts via Pluxee
• Financial guidance and support

For further details and to apply, please click the apply button.

Applications must be received by 4pm on Monday 11th August 2025.

Interviews will take place the following week. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Studies have shown that women and people from under-represented ethnicities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single aspect of a job description and person specification. At NWC we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so we encourage you to apply even if your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification or experience in the information provided.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening, including online searches will apply to this post.