Dynamic School Admin Assistant — Immediate Start

Marchant Recruitment; London Borough of Newham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Training opportunities

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a dynamic Administrative Assistant for a high-performing secondary school in Newham, London. You will support multiple departments and help maintain smooth daily operations in a prestigious educational setting.

Responsibilities include handling inquiries, managing pupil and staff data, and coordinating documents with careful attention to safeguarding and data protection. Immediate start available, within a collaborative, supportive leadership environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an office administration, secretarial, or school-based support role.
• Outstanding organisational skills with a meticulous eye for detail and the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong IT literacy with Microsoft Office 365, databases, and modern office software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a friendly, professional demeanor.
• A proactive, adaptable mindset with safeguarding and professional standards in mind.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, day-to-day administrative support to various school departments, staff members, and leadership teams.
• Manage incoming inquiries via phone, email, and front-of-house interactions, delivering a warm and professional point of contact for parents and visitors.
• Maintain accurate pupil and staff data systems, ensuring records are updated in compliance with school policies and data protection regulations.
• Coordinate correspondence, mailings, printing needs, and general office document management efficiently.
• Implement fresh, streamlined organizational methods to enhance office productivity and support school-wide initiatives.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Databases

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a dynamic Administrative Assistant for a high-performing secondary school in Newham, London. You will support multiple departments and help maintain smooth daily operations in a prestigious educational setting.

Responsibilities include handling inquiries, managing pupil and staff data, and coordinating documents with careful attention to safeguarding and data protection. Immediate start available, within a collaborative, supportive leadership environment.