Receptionist / Administrative Assistant

LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT SCHOOLS; Wembley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Preston Manor School seeks an Administrative Support professional to provide high-level support within an energetic environment. The successful candidate will be proactive, with strong literacy and organizational skills, playing a key role in enhancing the school's administrative functions. The term time role involves working collaboratively to support both school sites, ensuring the smooth operation of administrative tasks.

Benefits

Commitment to professional development

Well-resourced facilities

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Proactive individual with good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and flexible working attitude.
• Strong communication and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to Reception and the Administration team.
• Assist in delivering excellent services with the school’s administrative function.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across both school sites.

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Organizational skills

Communication

Time-management skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Name of Executive Headteacher – Russell Denial

Salary: Scale 4, spinal point 7 – 11 plus Outer London Weighting (£27,814 - £29,499 pro rata) circa £24,537 – £26,023 (inclusive of Outer London Weighting)

Hours: 36 Hours per week - Term Time plus 5 inset days, permanent

We‘ARE’Preston Manor School
Ambition | Responsibility | Excellence

The School:

The success of Preston Manor School is built on an 80-year old reputation which continues to flourish through its committed staff, dedicated Governors and supportive parents.

We are an all-through school with students ranging from 4 – 19 years. Staff are expected to make the most of this all through provision and to liaise with relevant colleagues in all parts of the school. The school is based over two sitesand there may be times when colleagues are expected to work across both sites with students.

We value working in partnership together with our young people to achieve the best outcomes for every student that joins our prestigious school. The school is oversubscribed for places, reflecting the reputation the school has for its academic rigour and excellence in teaching and learning.

We are proud of our focus on student and staff wellbeing, which is evident from the moment you step into our community. We are driven in our aims and ambitions and aspire to continue to build on our success in a supportive and friendly environment.

At Preston Manor we celebrate diversity and equality of opportunity, which is reflected in our high staff-retention rates and the successes of our student population.

The Post:

We offer:

• motivated, enthusiastic and ambitious students
• friendly and supportive staff
• well-resourced facilities with newly refurbished classrooms
• a professionally stimulating and collaborative working environment
• a commitment to professional development

The above post provides an excellent opportunity to work in a high quality environment and to become part of a highly motivated and visionary staff.

The Person:

We are looking to recruit a proactive individual to assist in delivering excellent services with the school’s administrative function.

The successful candidate will provide high level administrative support to Reception and the Administration team. We are looking to appoint a person with good literacy, numeracy skills, excellent organisational skills and a flexible working attitude are all essential. Excellent communication, time-management skills and the ability to work under pressure are also essential requirements of the role.

You will join an energetic school which strives to ensure that all students enjoy learning and achieve their full potential.

How to apply:

Safeguarding

Preston Manor School and its staff are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children. The School is registered with the DBS and successful applicants will be required to complete successfully the Disclosure procedure at the Enhanced level. It is an offence for any person barred from working with children to apply for this post.

The School’s Application Form will only be accepted from candidates who have completed this form in full. CV’s will not be accepted as a substitute.

In addition to completing an application form, all applicants will be required to complete a criminal records self-declaration form. Please note you are not required to disclose convictions or cautions that are ‘protected’, as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If you have a conviction and are not sure whether is it ‘protected’, please visit the Gov.UK link below: https://www.gov.uk/tell-employer-or-college-about-criminal-record/check-your-conviction-caution

The safeguarding responsibilities of this post have been outlined in the job description and person specification.

Preston Manor School is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

For further information and an application pack, email [e-mail] or download the pack from our website via the button below.

The school reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the date advertised, so early application is advised.

Closing Date: noon on Monday 23 June 2025.

Interview Date: w/c 30 June 2025.

Start Date: September 2025.

Brent Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check.