Administrative Assistant

Exciting career opportunity at our rapidly improving school

Henry Fawcett needs an exceptional person to fill the role of Administrative Assistant in a happy but hard-working section of the school.  We are a fast moving school, constantly improving, with a vibrant, committed staff.  We are looking for the right person to join our school and fill this important role.  

The successful candidate will have:

• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
• The ability to work under pressure yet remain calm in the sometimes hectic and unique atmosphere of a busy office
• The ability to deal effectively and calmly with the needs of our community
• A confident telephone manner
• Accurate keyboard typing skills and a sound knowledge of Word and Excel
• Flexibility in their working hours (office opening hours 7.30am - 4.45pm)
• Experience of using SIMS.net would be useful but not essential

About Us:

• Excellent CPD opportunities
• Supportive friendly staff
• Positive teamwork approach
• Fantastic children who love to learn
• Strong vision and values in our Community 
• High achieving pupils
• Outstanding in all areas (Ofsted 2017)

To obtain a recruitment pack including Job Description, Person Specification and application form, please visit our website www.henryfawcett.org.uk 

Please return completed applications to recruitment@henryfawcett.lambeth.sch.uk. 

Closing date for the receipt of completed application forms:  9am Friday 28th June 2019.
Interviews: Thursday 4th July 2019.

Please note we may request references prior to interview.

We encourage you to visit our fantastic school and see our stunning learning environment. To do so please contact Bridget Byrne at bbyrne@henryfawcett.lambeth.sch.uk. 

Henry Fawcett Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and external agencies to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Further information about the disclosure can be found at www.gov.uk/dbs. 

Lambeth aims for quality services and equal opportunities for all. www.lambeth.gov.uk 

Henry Fawcett Primary School and Children’s Centre

Bowling Green Street, Kennington, London SE11 5BZ. 

Tel: 020 7735 2764 

www.henryfawcett.org.uk 

Headteacher: Dawn Persad