Administrative Assistant

We are looking for a dedicated and detail-orientated individual to join Harris Academy Merton as Administrative Assistant. Working under the instruction and guidance of senior staff to provide general administrative support to the school, you will either have experience in an administrative role or looking to take your first step in a support role within an educational environment.
About Us
At Harris Academy Merton we promote the ethos ‘'Achievement is Success' and believe every student has the right to the highest standard of education so that they can accomplish their aspirations. Our aim is to give every student an educational experience that is enjoyable and holistic so that they develop into responsible, articulate and successful young people.
We combine the traditional values of strong discipline, good manners, respect and pride in appearance with contemporary best practice in teaching and technology. With these core values embedded, we develop our students into confident and capable individuals that have a desire to excel academically and personally now and in the future.
Main Areas of Responsibility
Organisation
Undertake reception duties, answering general telephone and face to face enquiries and signing in visitors, dealing with parental and visitor enquiries and supporting student enquiries.
Assist with pupil first aid/welfare duties, looking after sick pupils, liaising with parents/staff etc.
Assist in arrangements for school trips, events etc.
Administration
Provide general clerical/admin support e.g. photocopying, filing, faxing, e-mailing, completing standard forms, responding to routine correspondence
Maintain manual and computerised records/management information systems.
Produce lists/information/data as required, e.g. pupils' data.
Undertake typing, word processing and other IT based tasks.
Take notes at meetings.
Sort and distribute mail.
Undertake administrative procedures.
Maintain and collate pupil reports.
Undertake routing administration of school lettings and other uses of school premises.
Provide timely and effective operation of secretarial and administrative support to the line manager
Assist the Academy by maintaining good relationships with staff, parents, governors, contractors, representatives and external agencies in order to promote the objectives of the School.
Clerk the governing body meetings, preparing agendas, papers and minutes and keeping records as required.
Other duties as may reasonably be requested by the line manager
Qualifications & Experience
Ability to relate well to children
Flexibility and ability to respond to multiple demands and to prioritise
Ability to work well with colleagues and parents
High level of adaptability to changing demands
Work constructively as part of a team
Ability to plan and organise work to meet varying deadlines
Ability to work on own and take initiative
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Next Steps
If 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.
Professional Development & Benefits
Our 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 a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, electric car scheme, and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.
Safeguarding Notice
The 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 Opportunities
The 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.