Part-Time Administrator​/PA – Primary School

Overview

Are you an organised, proactive administrator who enjoys working in a busy school environment? We are looking for a friendly and efficient Administration Assistant/PA to join a supportive and welcoming primary school team. Working closely with the Headteacher and another administrator, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the school. This is a varied Administration Assistant/PA role requiring excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities while providing a professional service to pupils, parents, staff and visitors.

This is a part-time role working 25 hours a week, Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 13:00.

Term-time only – Start September.

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Headteacher and wider school team.
• Maintain accurate pupil records, attendance data and school information systems.
• Support the admissions process and liaise with prospective parents.
• Assist with the production of reports, correspondence, newsletters and statutory returns.
• Process purchase orders, invoices and other routine financial administration.
• Provide administrative support for HR processes, including recruitment, staff records and attendance monitoring.
• Coordinate administrative aspects of school trips, events and communications.
• Support the management of school resources, supplies and stock.
• Assist with premises administration, Health & Safety records and contractor coordination.
• Liaise with IT support and assist with maintaining the school website and publications.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the efficient day-to-day operation of the school office.

• Has previous administrative/PA experience, ideally within a school or education setting.
• Is highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is confident using Microsoft Office and school management systems (or able to learn quickly).
• Can manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintains confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
• Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a supportive team.

A varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same, this is the perfect opportunity to make a genuine difference to the smooth running of the school.

If you are an organised, positive and dependable administrator/PA who thrives in a busy environment and can commit to an ongoing, part-time role, we'd love to hear from you.

Knightsbridge Recruitment is a boutique consultancy which has been placing exceptional candidates in permanent, temporary and part-time Chief of Staff, Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, Private PA and office support jobs in London for 40 years.

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