PA and Attendance Officer, Prestigious International School | Up to £36,500 | Perm | North London

Salary: £34,500 - £36,500 per annum (on a salary scale with annual increases each September)
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 7:30am- 3:30pm
Holidays: All school holidays off
Start date: ASAP (a notice period of up to one month can be accommodated)
Location: London, on campus

The opportunity

Our client, a leading international school in London, is looking for a very strong school administrator to support its Middle School office. This is a jack of all trades role; Front-of-house, PA and admissions administrator. This is a role at the beating heart of a busy campus and is incredibly fast-paced. 

The school is a thriving community of around 1,400 students, with the Middle School making up roughly a third. You will be part of a close-knit office team, working alongside a second Middle School PA, the Middle School Aides, and a separate Admissions department.

The role

• Providing PA support to the Middle School Assistant Principal, including diary management, scheduling and day-to-day organisation
• Owning attendance tracking for the entire Middle School, keeping records accurate and up to date and preparing regular reports on trends and concerns
• Liaising with teachers, parents and other school departments on attendance and student matters
• Recording and reporting data on the school’s management system (Veracross)
• Acting as the first point of contact from the front desk, greeting students, parents, staff and visitors
• Coordinating cover and substitutes, supporting field trips (trip packs, risk assessments, consent forms) and maintaining student files
• Working closely with the Middle School Aides to keep the office running smoothly
• Getting involved in school life, including events and co-curricular activities

About you

• Previous administrative experience, within a school setting
• Confident and IT savvy, with strong spreadsheet skills and quick to learn new systems
• Experience with Google Suite and databases is essential; Veracross or other school data/LMS systems would be a significant advantage
• Experience managing attendance records is desirable
• Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail, proofreading and written and verbal communication skills
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, pick things up quickly and handle the demands of a large school
• Tactful, personable and professional with a diverse community of students, parents and staff
• A proven commitment to safeguarding and the welfare of children
• Looking for a long-term home, with the school hoping to find someone who will commit for several years

Please note: The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS and other pre-employment checks, including references and right to work in the UK.

REF: JRM/227455