Office Admin Assistant

GLF Schools; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant school community as an Office Assistant, where you'll support the administration team in a busy school environment. This role offers growth opportunities and requires excellent communication and organizational skills. Be part of a dedicated team focused on children's education and welfare.

Benefits

Local Government Pension

Flexible working options

Work-life and family-friendly policies

Staff benefits portal access

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Experience or training in an administrative role.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.

Responsibilities

• Support the Office Manager in administrative operations.
• Interact face-to-face with parents and carers daily.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Flexibility

Adaptability

Education

GCSE in Maths and English (A-C grade)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you ambitious, organized, and innovative with excellent administration skills?

Do you have the passion and skills to be part of our fantastic school office team?

Your Opportunity

We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Office Assistant to join our administration team in a busy school environment. This role offers the chance to learn about all aspects of school administration, developing your knowledge and skills. Candidates should have experience or training in an administrative role, with excellent communication and organizational skills. A warm, caring, and professional manner is essential, as you will interact face-to-face with parents and carers daily. This position provides opportunities for growth and skill development. The Office Assistant will work closely with the Office Manager to ensure smooth administrative operations within the school.

What We Are Looking For:

• Knowledge of school systems (desirable)
• Experience or training in a busy environment
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of the office manager and leadership team
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally
• Excellent communication skills with parents, children, and staff
• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English (A-C grade)
• Understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding of children
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with website content management is a plus
• Passion for children's learning, progression, and welfare

About Floreat Wandsworth

Our school is part of a newly established cluster of primary schools overseen by a Regional Director. The cluster includes The Vale Primary School, Banstead Infant School, Warren Mead Infant and Junior Schools, Cuddington Croft Primary School, and Danetree Primary School.

This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across the cluster, share expertise, and ensure all children receive excellent education and support. It also opens pathways for career development within the cluster and opportunities for professional growth.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a member of GLF Schools, you will join a community dedicated to transforming education. We offer regular career progression discussions and numerous opportunities for professional development across our 43 academies and central team.

• A growing Multi-Academy Trust with over 2,000 staff and 17,000 pupils
• Core values: Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity, and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas in southern England
• We foster a community while maintaining each school's unique identity
• Committed to providing the best possible education for all children and young people

GLF Schools Employment Offer

Our employment package includes:

• Access to a competitive Local Government Pension
• Flexible working options
• Work-life and family-friendly policies
• Staff benefits portal access
• A collaborative working environment

Please refer to the attached 'Join Our Community' candidate pack for more details.

The Details

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: Associate 2 Point 1-6 - £22,918.66 - £23,340 plus £936 Inner London Weighting (dependent on experience)

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours/week, 40 weeks/year, 8am-4pm during term time

Closing Date: Friday 30th May at 11:59 pm

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.

We welcome flexible working discussions and celebrate diversity within our schools and communities. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected, and we particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including those based on ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time before the closing date if sufficient applications are received. Early application is encouraged. We may also conduct interviews before the closing date.

References may be requested after application receipt. Please specify if you wish to delay this until shortlisting or interviews.

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