School Administration Assistant

Part-Time | 8:00am – 1:00pm, Monday to Friday | Term Time Only | Ongoing Temp | Central London

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a highly organised and proactive Administration Assistant to join a welcoming and well-established school on a part-time, term-time only basis. This role offers excellent work-life balance, with school holidays off. 

Working closely with the Head of School, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the school, providing first-class administrative and front-of-house support.

This role is due to start in September, with a handover session taking place next week prior to the start of the summer term. 

This is a varied and fast-paced position, ideal for someone who enjoys working in a people-facing environment and takes pride in delivering a professional, efficient service.

The Role

As an integral member of the school office team, you will provide comprehensive administrative support across reception, attendance, admissions, finance and general school operations, helping to ensure the smooth running of the school each day.

Key Responsibilities

• Acting as the first point of contact for parents, pupils and visitors, providing a warm and professional front-of-house service
• Managing incoming calls, emails and visitor enquiries efficiently and professionally
• Maintaining pupil attendance records and updating school management systems accurately
• Supporting admissions administration and liaising with prospective parents
• Providing confidential administrative support to the Head of School
• Preparing correspondence, reports and general school communications
• Assisting with finance administration including invoices, purchase orders and record keeping
• Supporting coordination of school trips, events and related administration
• Liaising with contractors, suppliers and external agencies as required
• Maintaining office supplies, records and general administrative systems
• Supporting compliance, health & safety and wider school office processes

About You

• Previous experience in an administrative, office support or school-based role
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied workload
• Confident communicator with a professional and approachable manner
• High attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and learning new systems (school MIS experience advantageous)
• A proactive, flexible and team-oriented approach

The Benefits

• Part-time hours: 8:00am – 1:00pm, Monday to Friday
• Term time only – with school holidays (Easter, Summer and Christmas) off
• Competitive salary (up to £35,000 pro rata depending on experience)
• Supportive and welcoming school environment
• Varied role with excellent exposure across school operations
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator looking for a rewarding part-time role within a friendly and well-structured school environment.

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