Clerical Officer / Receptionist - Apprentice
The Norwood School
Lambeth
- £25,753.14 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- NJC Inner London Scale 1/2 point 2-4: £25,753.14 Actual 35 hours per week (5 days per week, with 1 day allocated to apprenticeship learning) - 39 weeks per year
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 26 January 2026
- Apply by:
- 9 January 2026
Job overview
As a Performing and Visual Arts specialism school, Norwood is an energetic and vibrant workplace with plentiful opportunities to get involved and support our students on their path to success. We are known for the warmth and friendliness of our community and wish to recruit a committed and ambitious Administration Apprentice to join our office staff.
We are a popular local authority-maintained school serving a diverse community. Creativity, positivity and high standards are at the heart of our school and the office team are central to this ethos.
Do you want to start your career in a fast-paced, creative environment where no day is the same?
Are you enthusiastic, organised and ready to learn new skills?
As an apprentice, you will receive full training and support to develop skills in:
• Providing a welcoming reception service
• Supporting the smooth running of school systems
• Using IT packages such as Microsoft Office and Google Docs
• Communicating effectively with students, staff, parents and visitors
• Managing time, meeting deadlines and prioritising tasks
• Working as part of a busy team in a professional environment
We are looking for someone who is motivated, friendly, approachable, willing to learn, and committed to developing their skills within a school setting. Previous experience is not required, just enthusiasm, reliability and a desire to grow.
If this describes you then we would welcome your application to join the talented team staff at the Norwood School, providing high quality support to the community we serve. The Norwood School is a fantastic place to work and learn. Opportunities for internal promotion are maximised and encouraged. We want all our employees to feel included, bringing their passion, creativity, and individuality to work. We value all cultures, backgrounds and experiences and we genuinely believe that diversity drives innovation. Join our family and help us inspire every child to choose a remarkable life.
To be considered for this role, please complete a Lambeth application form and submit it to Sarah Jane Caliste, Headteachers’ PA: caliste.s@thenorwoodschool.org. For further details, you may also contact Sarah Jane Caliste. Informal discussions with the School Business Manager, Obe Edehomo, as well as visits to the school prior to submitting an application, are encouraged.
For your application to be considered, you must complete the application form attached to this advert. Please note that we do not accept CVs.
The Norwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
The deadline for applications is midday on Friday 9th January 2026.
Shortlisting is on Monday 12th January 2026 and interviews will take place on Friday 16th January 2026.
Strong candidates may be invited to interview at any point after their application is received, so we encourage early applications.
Attached documents
About The Norwood School
Located in West Norwood, South London, The Norwood School is a Local Authority, mixed secondary school with a Performing and Visual Arts specialism. There are 1100 students on roll including a sixth form of 200 students.
The school is proud of it's diverse intake with a wide variety of ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds represented among its student population. We are a school of choice on the local area and beyond.
Co-Headteachers
Ms Niki Clemenger and Mr Richard Cole
Values and vision
The motto of The Norwood School is “Creating Success Together”, and the school has a real community feel, actively promoting the diversity of our staff and student body. We regularly celebrate individual and collective achievement, recognising the importance of a tolerant and inclusive environment in which to learn and work.
Our curriculum is designed by our school for our students and allows them to understand their place in the world around them. We expect our staff to challenge, excite and inspire students through their teaching.
Ofsted reports
“Students’ achievement is best when teachers make good use of assessment to set a demanding pace. In a Year 9 mathematics lesson, rapid learning activities with regular assessment meant students quickly developed the confidence to apply the skills of expanding brackets to a variety of problems. Students benefited from immediate identification of their misconceptions and moved on without delay.”
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