Administrative Assistant

Company: Mapesbury School
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Location: Hawley
Job Description:

We’re looking for a professional, organised, and friendly Administrative Assistant to join our team. This role requires a hands‑on approach to administration, excellent organisational skills, and strong attention to detail. This is not a passive role; it requires someone who can anticipate needs, prepare in advance, and maintain meticulous records while ensuring clear and timely communication with staff, students, parents, and external partners.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Maintaining and updating records and information systems in line with GDPR.
  • Ensuring that attendance of pupils is recorded in line with school policy and procedures.
  • Adhering to school absence procedures.
  • Updating and maintaining the school calendar.
  • Assisting with managing the school’s email inbox, ensuring the school meets its expected response times and that emails are forwarded to the relevant staff member as necessary.
  • Acting as the first point of contact for parents, carers and visitors arriving at the school.
  • Deal with telephone and face‑to‑face enquiries efficiently and in a professional, courteous, and supportive manner.
  • Controlling access to the school in line with the school’s safeguarding procedures, including signing in visitors, checking identification as necessary, issuing passes and notifying them of safeguarding and safety procedures.

What we’re looking for:

Essential

  • GCSEs in English and Maths.
  • Experience in an administrative role handling confidential information.
  • Strong ICT and communication skills.
  • Organised, reliable, and a team player.
  • Committed to safeguarding and confidentiality.

Desirable

  • Experience in a school environment.
  • Familiarity with Arbor MIS and safeguarding procedures.

Why join us?

  • Supportive and friendly school community.
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities.
  • A rewarding role where you’ll make a real impact.

Benefits

  • Access to health and well‑being

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Posted: June 1st, 2026