School Administrative Officer - Wandsworth Hospital Schools and Home Tuition Service CAMHS Camp[...]

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A fantastic opportunity awaits as a School Administrative Officer at Wandsworth Hospital Schools and Home Tuition Service. The role involves supporting the School Business Manager in a dynamic environment committed to high-quality education for children with medical and mental health needs. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with experience in a school setting being a significant advantage. Join a dedicated team and enjoy professional development opportunities along with a supportive ethos within the service.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Sign Language training

Qualifications

• Experience in a school setting.
• Providing effective financial and HR support.
• Developing financial systems and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day operations of the school office.
• General clerical, administrative, and financial work.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

IT Skills

Education

NVQ 2 or equivalent qualification

Job description

School Administrative Officer - Wandsworth Hospital Schools and Home Tuition Service CAMHS Campus School

About Us

Full time or part time considered

39 weeks per year (38 weeks per year plus 5 INSET days)

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to become part of the unique, warm and welcoming Wandsworth Hospital Schools and Home Tuition Service (WHHTS). WHHTS comprises of St George’s Hospital School and CAMHS Campus School at Springfield University Hospital, Tooting. The Service also supports children with medical needs and mental health issues in their homes, schools and local community. Ofsted rated the HHTS as Outstanding in 2023 and it is committed to delivering high quality education for children and young people who have medical needs or mental health issues that result in inpatient admissions or recurring absences from school.

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic professional to support the School Business Manager within our successful service .

Candidates will need to be positive, highly confidential with all matters, have a professional attitude, be well organised, highly flexible and have excellent inter-personal skills. They should create a professional and welcoming office environment; have a calm and tactful attitude with excellent communication skills; have strong IT skills including MS Office applications; and have excellent and efficient organisational skills.

The successful post holder will assist with the day-to-day operations of the school office. If you are excited by the opportunity to be part of this unique school and have the commitment and initiative to contribute to a successful office environment, then we would love to hear from you.

Experience of a similar role within a school will be a significant advantage and we ask you to address the job description and person specification carefully in your application.

In addition, you will have:

• General clerical, administrative and financial work as appropriate
• Be able to demonstrate experience of providing effective financial and HR support.
• Experience of using and developing financial systems and procedures.
• Previous experience working in a school setting
• NVQ 2 or equivalent qualification or experience in relevant discipline

We offer the following:

• The opportunity to work in a unique, flexible, successful and forward-looking service, supported by talented, committed and conscientious colleagues.
• An excellent environment in which to further develop your skills with many supported opportunities for professional development.
• Sign Language training
• An outstanding provision with a creative, open and supportive ethos.

An Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below .

Closing date: Thursday 19 June 2025, 9am

Interview date: Thursday 26 June 2025

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to a DBS check.

CVs are not accepted.

Wandsworth Hospital Schools and Home Tuition Service

CAMHS Campus School
South West London & St. George’s Mental Health Trust, Elizabeth Newton Building No.5 Entrance 8, Springfield University Hospital, London, SW17 0YG