Administrative Assistant

This is a maternity leave position. We anticipate the person being on leave for 12 months.

This is a varied and fast-paced role at the heart of the school, ideal for someone who enjoys working with children, supporting families, and juggling multiple small tasks throughout the day.

The successful candidate will be welcoming, calm under pressure, and happy to work in an ever-changing environment where interruptions are a normal part of the role.

They will be responsible for supporting the administrative, financial and organisational processes within the school. They will also act as the initial point of contact for parents/carers, visitors and other stakeholders, so will be an ambassador for the school and embody the value, vision and ethos of the school in all interactions.

Skills:

Good oral and written communications skills

Ability to respond quickly and effectively to issues that arise

Ability to plan, organise and prioritise to meet deadlines

Ability to use own initiative and take action accordingly

Excellent attention to detail

Ability to use IT packages including word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software

Ability to use relevant office equipment effectively

Ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues

Understanding of data protection and confidentiality