Sixth Form Administrator

The Methodist Church in Britain; City Of London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing programme

Professional growth

Job summary

Westminster Academy in London is seeking an administrative post within the Sixth Form team. The role is the first point of contact for Sixth Form students and supports the smooth running of provision in a deadline-driven environment.

Term-time working 37.5 hours per week plus two additional weeks; enhanced DBS check and right to work in the UK required; visa sponsorship is not available. Strong organisational and communication skills are essential for interaction with students, staff and parents.

Qualifications

• Highly organised and able to prioritise effectively.
• Confident, resilient communicator.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Building positive, professional relationships.
• Flexible and self-motivated, using initiative.
• Working collaboratively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for Sixth Form students.
• Provide a responsive and supportive service to Sixth Form students and staff.
• Support the smooth and effective running of Sixth Form provision.
• Manage a varied and demanding workload with accuracy.
• Meet deadlines and respond to changing priorities.
• Communicate with students, staff, parents and the wider school community.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Initiative

Team collaboration

Job description

This administrative post sits within the Sixth Form team at Westminster Academy. The role centres on being the first point of contact for Sixth Form students and keeping the provision running smoothly across a varied, deadline-driven workload. It is term-time working of 37.5 hours a week plus two additional weeks, in a busy school with regular contact with students, staff and parents. An enhanced DBS check and right to work in the UK are required, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Act as the first point of contact for Sixth Form students
• Provide a responsive and supportive service to Sixth Form students and staff
• Support the smooth and effective running of Sixth Form provision
• Manage a varied and demanding workload with accuracy
• Meet deadlines and respond to changing priorities
• Communicate with students, staff, parents and the wider school community

What’s required

Skills & knowledge

• Highly organised and able to prioritise effectively
• Confident, resilient communicator
• Excellent attention to detail
• Building positive, professional relationships
• Flexible and self-motivated, using initiative
• Working collaboratively as part of a team

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

Other

• Reliable and proactive
• Calm and professional under pressure
• Enjoys working with young people
• Communicates with confidence and empathy
• Meets deadlines

What’s offered

• Wellbeing and professional growth prioritised by the school