School Admin Assistant
| Posting date: | 24 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 10 July 2025 |
| Location: | London, SE4 1DF |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7e787c54-36c4-402e-8ba9-28610b0e5dfc |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
¨Effective use of ICT Packages (e.g. Microsoft Office, Google Workspace etc.)
¨Experience of providing administrative support in a busy office
¨Use of relevant equipment/resources
¨Experience of providing excellent customer service, negotiation and communication skills, both on the telephone and in person
¨Experience providing personal assistant support to senior staff
¨Experience managing multiple diaries and coordinating meetings
¨Knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation
¨Experience of working in a school office
¨Experience of using school MIS (e.g. ScholarPack, SIMS, Arbor etc.)
¨Experience using parental communication tools (e.g. ParentPay)
¨Have knowledge of Data Protection procedures and how to handle personal and sensitive information
¨Experience in managing website content and social media for an organisation
¨Ability to produce documents of a high quality
¨Ability to relate well to children and adults
¨Ability to work constructively as part of a team, understanding school roles and responsibilities and your own position within these
¨Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to staff, pupils, parents, carers and external agencies
¨Ability to identify own training and development needs and co-operate with means to address these
¨Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
¨Demonstrate an ability to use own initiative and be proactive
¨Deals with difficult situations effectively
¨High level of accuracy and attention to detail
¨Demonstrate creativity in developing engaging marketing materials that effectively communicate the school brand and captivate target audiences
¨Ability to operate and troubleshoot standard office and ICT equipment
What the school offers its staff
Our school is full of enthusiastic and talented teachers and support staff who put the children at the heart of everything they do.
At Myatt Garden we value the wellbeing of all of our staff. It is a key focus that informs every decision we make.
Come and join our team at Myatt and benefit from:
¨A stable, supportive and dedicated staff team who are passionate about what they do
¨Respectful, kind and eager pupils who love learning
¨An approachable, flexible and compassionate senior leadership team
¨Opportunities to join working groups and have your say in policy making and strategy across the school.
¨Excellent CPD opportunities and mentoring
¨Staff wellbeing committee and mental health champions
¨Free tea and coffee in our regularly stocked staff room
¨Free onsite car park
¨Whole staff social events
¨Team spirit and a ‘can do’ culture
Above all, Myatt Garden is an inclusive school that celebrates and embraces our differences. We invite you to come and be your authentic self at our school and to use your unique experiences to enhance the learning of our pupils.
Further details about the role
The Business Support Team implement the admin functions that are key to the operational success of our school. As a creative school, we are looking for individuals who are innovative, passionate and have the big ideas to maintain and exceed our high standards.
Working at the heart of our school, the school admin assistant will play a vital role in shaping first impressions of our school with prospective parents, pupils, visitors and others.
Commitment to safeguarding
Myatt Garden School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any successful appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
¨Effective use of ICT Packages (e.g. Microsoft Office, Google Workspace etc.)
¨Experience of providing administrative support in a busy office
¨Use of relevant equipment/resources
¨Experience of providing excellent customer service, negotiation and communication skills, both on the telephone and in person
¨Experience providing personal assistant support to senior staff
¨Experience managing multiple diaries and coordinating meetings
¨Knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation
¨Experience of working in a school office
¨Experience of using school MIS (e.g. ScholarPack, SIMS, Arbor etc.)
¨Experience using parental communication tools (e.g. ParentPay)
¨Have knowledge of Data Protection procedures and how to handle personal and sensitive information
¨Experience in managing website content and social media for an organisation
¨Ability to produce documents of a high quality
¨Ability to relate well to children and adults
¨Ability to work constructively as part of a team, understanding school roles and responsibilities and your own position within these
¨Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to staff, pupils, parents, carers and external agencies
¨Ability to identify own training and development needs and co-operate with means to address these
¨Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
¨Demonstrate an ability to use own initiative and be proactive
¨Deals with difficult situations effectively
¨High level of accuracy and attention to detail
¨Demonstrate creativity in developing engaging marketing materials that effectively communicate the school brand and captivate target audiences
¨Ability to operate and troubleshoot standard office and ICT equipment
What the school offers its staff
Our school is full of enthusiastic and talented teachers and support staff who put the children at the heart of everything they do.
At Myatt Garden we value the wellbeing of all of our staff. It is a key focus that informs every decision we make.
Come and join our team at Myatt and benefit from:
¨A stable, supportive and dedicated staff team who are passionate about what they do
¨Respectful, kind and eager pupils who love learning
¨An approachable, flexible and compassionate senior leadership team
¨Opportunities to join working groups and have your say in policy making and strategy across the school.
¨Excellent CPD opportunities and mentoring
¨Staff wellbeing committee and mental health champions
¨Free tea and coffee in our regularly stocked staff room
¨Free onsite car park
¨Whole staff social events
¨Team spirit and a ‘can do’ culture
Above all, Myatt Garden is an inclusive school that celebrates and embraces our differences. We invite you to come and be your authentic self at our school and to use your unique experiences to enhance the learning of our pupils.
Further details about the role
The Business Support Team implement the admin functions that are key to the operational success of our school. As a creative school, we are looking for individuals who are innovative, passionate and have the big ideas to maintain and exceed our high standards.
Working at the heart of our school, the school admin assistant will play a vital role in shaping first impressions of our school with prospective parents, pupils, visitors and others.
Commitment to safeguarding
Myatt Garden School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any successful appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.