School Admin Assistant — Long-Term Role with CPD

Prospero Teaching; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated Administrative Assistant to join one of our supportive Schools in Northumberland on a full-time basis. You will support the School office, liaise with staff, pupils, parents and visitors to ensure high standards of administration.

The role covers managing emails, phone inquiries, visitor sign-ins, maintaining pupil and staff records, updating databases and handling confidential information. A proactive, professional approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous administrative or office experience, ideally within an educational setting.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Professional, friendly and proactive approach to work.
• Experience handling confidential information and maintaining accurate records.
• Hold Right to Work in the UK.
• Hold an enhanced DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application.
• Provide two professional references covering the last two years.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to the School office, including managing emails, telephone enquiries and visitor sign-ins.
• Maintain accurate pupil and staff records, update databases and handle confidential information.
• Support Leadership Team and staff with administrative tasks, scheduling meetings and preparing documentation.
• Liaise with parents, carers and external agencies, acting as a professional first point of contact.
• Assist with attendance monitoring, data entry, filing and other office duties as required.

Skills

IT skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Right to Work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated Administrative Assistant to join one of our supportive Schools in Northumberland on a full-time basis. You will support the School office, liaise with staff, pupils, parents and visitors to ensure high standards of administration.

The role covers managing emails, phone inquiries, visitor sign-ins, maintaining pupil and staff records, updating databases and handling confidential information. A proactive, professional approach is essential.