Administrative Assistant & Receptionist
| Posting date: | 18 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 September 2025 |
| Location: | London, SE1 7EH |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | d35b30ea-8769-40ca-b630-fc3c948b005b |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking appoint a well-organised and committed Administrative Assistant and Receptionist to work as part of the office team, responsible for a range of administrative and reception tasks.
The ideal candidate will have:
• Excellent administrative and IT skills
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work under pressure, handle interruptions, and work independently with initiative
• High level of confidentiality and discretion
What the school offers its staff
What we offer:
• A diverse and supportive whole school team, each with their skills and strengths
• Outstanding CPD programme
• Wellbeing benefits including an employee assistance programme offering helpline and additional
support with legal, financial advice and counselling
• Great transport links in the heart of Westminster
• Unique and rewarding work in an outstanding school
Further details about the role
Visits are welcome by appointment. For further information and our privacy notices, please refer to the school website www.evelina.southwark.sch.uk
Interested applicants must complete the school application form and submit by e-mail to recruitment@evelina.southwark.sch.uk at the earliest possible time. The review of applications will begin as soon as applications are received. The school reserves the right to appoint before the stated application closing date should we find the suitable candidate. CVs will not be accepted.
Evelina Hospital School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to appropriate vetting and barring checks, as described in the current DfE Guidance “Keeping Children Safe in Education” Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches.
The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, pass a health check, proof to the right to work in the UK and have at least two supportive references, including one from the most recent employer.
Commitment to safeguarding
Evelina Hospital School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are looking appoint a well-organised and committed Administrative Assistant and Receptionist to work as part of the office team, responsible for a range of administrative and reception tasks.
The ideal candidate will have:
• Excellent administrative and IT skills
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work under pressure, handle interruptions, and work independently with initiative
• High level of confidentiality and discretion
What the school offers its staff
What we offer:
• A diverse and supportive whole school team, each with their skills and strengths
• Outstanding CPD programme
• Wellbeing benefits including an employee assistance programme offering helpline and additional
support with legal, financial advice and counselling
• Great transport links in the heart of Westminster
• Unique and rewarding work in an outstanding school
Further details about the role
Visits are welcome by appointment. For further information and our privacy notices, please refer to the school website www.evelina.southwark.sch.uk
Interested applicants must complete the school application form and submit by e-mail to recruitment@evelina.southwark.sch.uk at the earliest possible time. The review of applications will begin as soon as applications are received. The school reserves the right to appoint before the stated application closing date should we find the suitable candidate. CVs will not be accepted.
Evelina Hospital School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to appropriate vetting and barring checks, as described in the current DfE Guidance “Keeping Children Safe in Education” Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches.
The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, pass a health check, proof to the right to work in the UK and have at least two supportive references, including one from the most recent employer.
Commitment to safeguarding
Evelina Hospital School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.