Administrative Assistant

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Contract Type: Term Time Only (39 weeks)

Contract Term: Permanent

Hours: 25 hours, Monday to Friday, 8am – 1pm.

Slight variation in hours may be negotiable for the right candidate.

Salary: H4 Point 7, £16,543

Posted: Wednesday 20th December 2023

Closing Date: Wednesday 3rd January 2024, 9am

Job Starts: ASAP

Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 15th January 2024

The school reserves the right to interview and appoint this position ahead of any advertised application closing date, should an appropriate candidate be found. Therefore, it is advisable to submit applications as early as possible.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated, well organised, and reliable Administrative Assistant with previous experience in a similar role to provide high quality and effective administrative support. You will be providing administrative support within the reception area and the wider school. You will be dealing with general office tasks including answering telephone enquiries, sorting post, scheduling appointments, and drafting letters to parents and other stakeholders.

You will have outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, excellent administration, organisation, and ICT skills. You will be able to work well under pressure whilst managing a diverse, demanding workload and can meet deadlines. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to play a significant role in the development of the school’s administration processes. 

Employee benefits we offer include, but are not limited to:

-         Competitive salaries and pay progression

-         Generous Pension Scheme

-         Excellent transport links

-         Employee Assistance Programme

-         Interest free loans for relocation costs

-         Interest free loans for season ticket costs for TFL/trains

-         Cycle to work scheme

-         Contribution to Flu Jabs annually

-         Contribution to standard eye care tests

-         Employee referral scheme

Rooks Heath School is part of Tithe Academy, a Multi Academy Trust and sponsors a local primary school. Our schools work together to drive up standards across the MAT. We offer excellent CPD opportunities and potential for career progression. There may be occasions when you will be required to spend time at another school in the Trust.

Tithe Academy is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The recruitment of the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and registration with the update service.

If you think you are suited to the position and you are interested in joining our team, an application form is available to download from the school’s website: www.rooksheath.harrow.sch.uk. Only applications submitted on the school’s application form will be considered. Please send completed applications to recruitment@rooksheath.harrow.sch.uk. Please use this email address if you wish to contact one of the HR team for an application pack to be sent out or if you have any questions relating to this post. Alternatively, please call 020 8422 4675 and ask for a member of the HR department.

Please be aware we are unable to support applications which require sponsorship for this role.