Administration Assistant

The key qualities to demonstrate in an application would be:

• Excellent communication: clear, professional written and verbal communication.
• Patience and kindness: particularly important when dealing with children or worried/upset parents.
• Confidence: being comfortable as the first point of contact for visitors, parents and telephone enquiries.
• Professionalism: representing the school positively at all times.
• Organisation: managing a busy office where priorities can change quickly.
• Sensitivity and discretion: handling confidential or potentially difficult information appropriately.
• Teamwork: supporting staff and contributing positively to a small office team and the wider school community.
• Adaptability: being able to respond to the fact that “no two days are alike.”