Office Assistant

VWA (Victoria Wall Associates); London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

VWA is seeking a temporary Head Master's Office Assistant in Westminster, starting 28th August until 10th December. This role involves supporting the Head Master's office, managing administrative tasks, and maintaining the filing system. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and a commitment to safeguarding students.

Benefits

Lunch provided

Opportunity to work closely with a small assistant team

Qualifications

• Strong administrative and organisational skills required.
• Experience in assistance, administration, or office support is essential.
• Confidence to communicate effectively is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support EA to the Head Master in all duties.
• Provide point of contact for Head Master's office.
• Maintain the paper filing system and log staff absences.

Skills

Administrative skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Commitment to safeguarding

Job description

Head Master's Office Assistant
Temporary - 28th Aug. to 10th Dec., term-time only
7-WHA/LW
Up to £18ph + holiday pay (£33k permanent FTE)
Office based - Westminster
Hours 8:15-16:15, Mon-Fri

The Client

One of VWA's clients in the education sector are looking or a temporary Head Master's Office Assistant to work alongside their EA, to start 28th Aug and support until 10th Dec during term time.

The Role
Head Master's Office Assistant duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Support the EA to the Head Master in all of their duties.
• Support the administration of the Emergency Response Plan as directed by the Executive Assistant to the Head Master
• Provide an additional point of contact for people contacting the Head Master's office.
• Maintain the paper filing system (including archiving of leavers' files and creation of new files).
• Log staff absences.

The successful Head Master's Office Assistant will:

• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Experience in assistance, administration and/or office support.
• Great interpersonal skills with the confidence to communicate effectively.
• A clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils
• Be available from August and able to commit to a temp role until December.

The details and benefits:

• Hourly rate up to £18/hr + holiday pay, depending on prior experience.
• Monday - Friday (Hours 8:15-16:15), potentially some Saturdays 8:15-13:15.
• Office based, school in Westminster.
• Lunch provided.
• The brilliant opportunity to work closely with a small assistant team.
• Applicants must be happy to complete an enhanced DBS check at offer stage.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and are immediately available, please apply today!