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 activitiesAbout 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 yearsPlease 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.
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