Administration Assistant - Horn Park Primary School in London

Administration Assistant - Horn Park Primary School in London

London Full-Time 26971 - 27357 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Royal Greenwich

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Be the friendly face of Horn Park Primary, supporting families and managing office operations.
  • Company: Horn Park Primary School, dedicated to raising standards for all children.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive team environment.
  • Other info: Join a forward-thinking team committed to safeguarding and promoting student welfare.
  • Why this job: Make a positive impact on children's lives in a dynamic school setting.
  • Qualifications: Strong interpersonal skills and experience in administrative roles preferred.

The predicted salary is between 26971 - 27357 £ per year.

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

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.
  • 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.

Administration Assistant - Horn Park Primary School in London employer: Royal Greenwich

The Royal Borough of Greenwich is an excellent employer for a Legal Assistant, offering a diverse and challenging caseload that fosters professional development and career progression. With a supportive and collaborative team environment, flexible working arrangements, and a generous local government pension scheme, employees can thrive both personally and professionally while contributing to a community-focused organisation.

Royal Greenwich

Contact Details:

Royal Greenwich Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Administration Assistant - Horn Park Primary School in London

Interpersonal Skills
Organisation Skills
Confidentiality
Professionalism
Administrative Systems Competence
Technology Proficiency
Communication Skills