Administration Assistant

Join Our Team as an Administrative Assistant at Nightingale Primary School!

Hours: 20 hours per week, term time only

Are you organised, friendly, and dedicated to providing exceptional administrative support? Nightingale Primary School is seeking a proactive individual to fill the role of Administrative Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity to become an integral part of our school community, contributing to the smooth day-to-day operations and fostering positive relationships with parents and visitors.

Role Overview: As an Administrative Assistant at Nightingale Primary School, you will be responsible for providing essential administrative and reception duties. Serving as the first point of contact for parents and visitors, you will represent our school with professionalism and warmth. Your duties will include managing correspondence, maintaining records, and ensuring efficient communication both internally and externally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary point of contact for parents, visitors, and telephone inquiries, providing friendly and helpful assistance.
• Perform general administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and photocopying.
• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence, including emails, letters, and packages.
• Maintain accurate records and databases, ensuring information is up-to-date and easily accessible.
• Assist with scheduling appointments, meetings, and events as required.
• Collaborate with the wider central administrative team to support Trust and academy-level administrative functions when needed.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Previous experience in an administrative or reception role is desirable.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• A friendly and approachable demeanor, with a commitment to providing excellent customer service.

Why Join Nightingale Primary School?

• Nightingale Primary School is a warm and inclusive learning environment committed to providing quality education to every child. With a supportive ethos, our one-form entry school is dedicated to fostering a sense of community and ensuring that each child reaches their full potential. Nighingale Primary School is part of Maritime Academy Trust, an innovative partnership of schools in Greenwich, Bexley, Kent & Medway. Our academies transform through collaboration and a curriculum wich equips children with life skills. 

We can offer you:

•  A positive, friendly and happy working environment 
• A fantastic school community all working towards achieving the best for our pupils 
•  National terms and conditions 
• Early salary access scheme and financial advice
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme

If you are enthusiastic, organised, and eager to contribute to the success of Nightingale Primary School, we would love to hear from you! Apply now to join our team as an Administrative Assistant and play a key role in supporting our school community. See details of how to apply and link to the application form on My New Term, included in the attached application pack.

Closing date: 19th April 2024

Interview date: 22nd April 2024

Maritime Academy Trust embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. 

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via the My New Term website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

The Trust and its academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to a successful Enhanced DBS check and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before an appointment is confirmed.