Forest Hill School - Administrative Assistant

Lewisham Council; London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution in London is seeking a dedicated Administrative Assistant to support its vibrant school community. This role involves providing essential administrative services, ensuring smooth operations, and delivering outstanding customer service to staff, parents, and students. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will make a significant impact on the educational experience of young learners. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dedicated team in a thriving school setting.

Qualifications

• Excellent numeracy, literacy, and IT skills required.
• Experience in a school setting is an advantage but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective administration services using ICT packages.
• Administer first aid and supervise during lunch breaks.
• Deliver excellent customer service to staff, parents, and pupils.

Skills

Numeracy Skills

Literacy Skills

IT Skills

Customer Care Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving

Tools

ICT Packages

Job description

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Job Description

Forest Hill School
Dacres Road, London SE23 2XN
Boys 11-16, Mixed 16-18
Tel. [phone]
www.foresthill.lewisham.sch.uk

Position: Administrative Assistant

Start: As soon as possible
Salary range: Scale 3, point 5-6 (£30,120 - £30,552 pro rata)
Actual salary: approximately £26,020 - £26,394
Term: Term Time only (39 weeks), 35 hours/week
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm

Forest Hill School is a thriving comprehensive school in south-east London, providing high-quality education to boys aged 11-18. We aim to support our students in achieving the best outcomes and opportunities. We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated Administrative Assistant to join our main office team. The successful candidate will have a welcoming manner, excellent interpersonal skills, and an organized approach.

Responsibilities include:

• Using ICT packages to provide effective administration services
• Administering first aid and supervising during lunch breaks
• Providing excellent customer service to staff, parents, and pupils
• Working as part of a team
• Upholding the school's vision and ethos

Candidate requirements:

• Excellent numeracy, literacy, and IT skills
• Strong customer care skills, articulate, helpful
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility, problem-solving, proactive attitude
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in a school setting is an advantage but not essential

Applications should be submitted via the school website at www.foresthill.lewisham.sch.uk using the Lewisham Support Staff Application Form, available on the site. Send completed applications to [e-mail]. No CVs or agency applications accepted.

Informal visits are welcome; contact the Office Manager, Caroline Calligy, at 020 8699 9343 to arrange.

Closing date: 12 noon Tuesday 13th May 2025. Interviews will be held on Friday, 16th May 2025, including a lesson observation. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities

Forest Hill School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting welfare. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all community members.