Admin Assistant – Part Time

Admin Assistant – Part Time Job Summary

Job Role:

Admin Assistant

Employment Type:

Part Time, Year round. 1pm to 6pm

Salary Range: £20,000 pro rate (£30449 FTE)

Qualification:

GCSE English or equivalent

Experience:

admin and customer service experience gained in a busy service driven environment

Admin Assistant Required for September

Part Time, All Year Round, 52 weeks per year

Monday to Friday, 1pm to 6pm, 25 hours per week

(hours can be more flexible during school holidays)

£20,000 p/a actual salary (£30,449 p/a FTE)

Apply by 9am on Monday 27 July

Holy Cross Preparatory School is a highly successful independent school for girls aged 3–11, set within a beautiful eight-acre campus in Kingston upon Thames.

We are proud of our warm, caring and inclusive community, where pupils flourish academically and personally. Our staff are dedicated, supportive and passionate about creating an exceptional environment for children, families and colleagues alike.

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic, professional and highly organised Admin Assistant to join our welcoming Front Office team.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, takes pride in delivering excellent customer service and is looking for a varied role in a friendly school environment. Every day is different, and you will play an important part in supporting the smooth operation of the school while helping to create a positive experience for pupils, parents, visitors and staff.

You will be a key member of our administration team, providing a professional reception and administrative service and helping ensure the school runs efficiently each day.

Key responsibilities include:

• Welcoming visitors, parents and pupils and providing a friendly and professional reception service.
• Responding to enquiries in person, by telephone and by email.
• Maintaining accurate records and supporting a range of administrative processes across the school.
• Assisting with attendance monitoring, pupil records and school communications.
• Supporting school events, meetings, admissions activities and prospective parent visits.
• Helping maintain an organised, professional and welcoming reception area.
• Providing pastoral support to pupils and administering first aid (full training can be provided).

• Have experience in a busy, customer-focused administrative environment.
• Are highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Communicate confidently and professionally with a wide range of people.
• Have strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Are proactive, reliable and have excellent attention to detail.
• Understand the importance of discretion, confidentiality and accuracy.
• Enjoy working as part of a team and contributing to the wider life of a school.

Previous school experience would be welcomed but is not essential.

We value our staff and recognise the important contribution they make to our success. In return, we offer:

• Competitive salary.
• Pension scheme.
• Life insurance.
• Employee wellbeing programme including 24/7 GP access.
• Free lunch during term time.
• Free on-site parking.
• A supportive and friendly working environment.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• The chance to work in a beautiful setting with excellent facilities.

If you would like to become part of our friendly and supportive community, please submit a completed application form to .

Further information and application forms are available on the school’s website vacancies page.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Lindsey Banks, Deputy Bursar
, on .

We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.