Administration Assistant - Horn Park Primary School

Overview

Location: Horn Park Primary School, Alnwick Road, Lee, London, SE12 9B

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Position: Administration Assistant - 35 Hours per week (8.30am - 4.30pm)

Salary: Scale 3 Point 5-6 - £26,971.15 - £27,356.92 Actual (35 hours per week, 41 weeks per year - term time plus 2 weeks)

Contract: Permanent

Start date: September 2026

Responsibilities

You will act as the first point of contact for children, families and visitors, setting the tone for every interaction and providing calm, organised support to a busy team. In this role you will:

• Receive and handle inquiries with reassurance and a warm smile
• Support the Senior Leadership Team by managing daily office operations and communications
• Ensure administrative systems are used efficiently and accurately
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism when dealing with sensitive information

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and a genuinely friendly, approachable manner
• Excellent organisation with the ability to juggle multiple priorities with confidence
• High levels of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information
• Competence with administrative systems and technology
• Previous school experience and knowledge of school information systems is an advantage
• Commitment to making a positive difference every day

Benefits

• A team committed to raising standards for all children
• A commitment to your own CPD
• Opportunity to be part of a forward thinking, dynamic partnership that places children at the heart of the learning process

EEO & Safeguarding

Horn Park is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils attending the school. The duties of this post involve regular contact with children; any offer will be conditional upon an Enhanced Disclosure being obtained via the Criminal Records Bureau.