Administrative Assistant


Company:	Harris Federation
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, CR2 6HS
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	19 Oct 2026
Closing date:	18 Nov 2026

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Summary

About UsHarris Primary Academy Haling Park is a welcoming and inclusive primary school committed to providing an excellent education for every child. As part of the Harris Federation, we are dedicated to high standards of teaching and learning, fostering a nurturing environment where pupils are encouraged to achieve their full potential academically, socially and emotionally. Our committed staff work collaboratively to create a positive school community where children feel safe, valued and inspired to succeed. SummaryLooking to take your first step in education? We are looking for a dedicated and detail-orientated individual to join Harris Primary Academy Haling Park as Administrative Assistant. Working under the instruction and guidance of senior staff to provide general administrative and financial support to the school, you will either have experience in an administrative role or looking to take your first step in an administrative support role within an educational environment.

The actual salary for this role will be £26,232.75 (37.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year). This is a 12-month fixed-term contract. Main Areas of ResponsibilityYour responsibilities will include:

Representing the Academy in a professional and welcoming manner to all visitors, staff and students, including telephone callers

Undertaking reception duties, answering general telephone and face to face enquiries and signing in visitors

Completing first day of absence calling for all students who are absent, recording reasons on Bromcom, recording calls in attendance events, checking directly with AWO if there are any concerns

Assist with pupil first aid/welfare duties

Assist in arrangements for school trips and events

Providing general clerical/admin support

Maintaining manual and computerised records

Producing lists, information and data as required

Typing, word processing and other IT based tasks

Sorting and distributing mail

Ensuring reprographics requests are fulfilled on time

Operating relevant equipment/ICT packages (e.g. word, excel, databases, spreadsheets, internet)

Maintaining stock and supplies, cataloguing and distributing as required

Assisting in ordering uniform

Providing general advice and guidance to staff, pupils and others

Undertaking general financial administration e.g. processing orders

Qualifications & ExperienceWe would like to hear from you if you have:

NVQ2 or equivalent qualification or experience in relevant discipline

Good numeracy/literacy skills

Minimum of two years' school office experience

Experience of general clerical/administrative/financial work

Knowledge of safeguarding procedures for young people

Experience of Reception duties including dealing with visitors to the Academy

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack. Professional Development & BenefitsOur people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, an Annual Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.Safeguarding NoticeThe Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.Equal OpportunitiesThe Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. Next StepsIf you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation.

Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.

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