School Office Assistant
Starting September 2024
Term time plus 10 days
Monday to Thursday - 2:00pm to 6:00pm
Fridays - 12:30pm to 4:30pm (4 hours per day)
Maple Walk is a warm, vibrant and successful coeducational independent primary school for children aged 4-11 in Northwest London, currently with 180 children on roll. The school was rated as excellent in all areas by ISI in 2020. Nestled on the outskirts of Roundwood Park, Maple Walk offers families the unique opportunity to become part of a nurturing and enriching educational community that puts children at its heart.
Maple Walk is part of the New Model School Company Ltd with a vision of providing a first-class education at the lowest sustainable cost.
Working with the School Office Manager, the School Office Assistant, will be responsible for undertaking administrative and organisational processes within the school.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
- Good written and verbal English.
- Initiative and strong organisational skills.
- Prepared to do day to day tasks and a proactive approach.
- Ability to work efficiently and constructively within a small team.
- Experience of the education sector would be helpful.
- Proficient in using IT systems and software packages, and emails.
- Willingness to undergo training as required.
- Experience working with children – desirable.
- Kind and flexible team player.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Operate relevant equipment / ICT packages mainly Google Docs, Word, Excel, databases, spreadsheets and internet.
- All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and a clear DBS to be considered for the role.
WHY WORK FOR US
- Friendly, professional, supportive team
- Subsidised Hot meals
- Contributory pension scheme
- Fee concessions for staff children
- Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme
NMS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening and DBS checks.
To apply, please send your CV now. CVs will be reviewed as they are received and shortlisted applications will be contacted to organise an interview.