Administrative Assistant

Job description

School Office Administrator

Permanent

Term-time plus 2-3 weeks (preferred) or full-time

Up to £35k FTE, depending on experience

ASAP Start

Education

Westminster

3-QOA/RVF

The Client:

VWA are working with a prestigious independent school that prides itself on delivering excellence, in staff and pupils alike. The school are looking for a professional and dedicated Office Administrator to join their office team.

The Office Administrator role:

The School Office Administrator plays a key role in the smooth day-to-day running of the College, providing high-quality administrative and organisational support to staff, pupils, and parents. Responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Daily management of registration
• Act as a welcoming first point of contact for pupils, parents, visitors, and external partners
• Collaborating with Safeguarding team on individual pupil cases
• Organise and manage regular building utility and facilities checks and maintenance
• Manage incoming communications, ensuring all enquiries are handled promptly and professionally
• Assist with the preparation of written documents
• Provide administrative and organisational support for the Senior Leadership Team
• Other adhoc support as and when required

The successful Office Administrator candidate will:

• Have previous experience working in an administrative, secretarial or office role
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and a busy workload
• A can-do attitude and desire to get involved, and position themselves as the lynchpin and go-to team member in the office
• Warm, calm, professional manner and commitment to high standards of customer service

Additional Information:

• This is a permanent role, starting ASAP
• This role is term time plus 2–3 weeks, however full-time will be considered for the right candidate
• Salary up to £35K FTE (for term-time plus, salary will be pro-rata)
• Normal working hours: 7:30am to 4:30pm, with a 1-hour lunch break, Monday to Friday. There will be occasional evening work
• Free lunch during term time

If this School Office Administrator role is of interest, please apply today!

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-04-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English