Admin Officer

Whiteheath Infant & Nursery School, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 7RF

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  13 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  26 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Contract type: Permanent Work pattern: 36 hours per week, Term time (40 weeks) Hours of work: Monday - Friday, 8.15am - 4.00pm, 30 minutes unpaid break (45 minutes on Tuesday) Salary information: Scale 3, £26,049 - £26,421 per annum (dependent upon experience)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Scale 3, £26,049 - £26,421 per annum (dependent upon experience)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for:

• Excellent skills in interpersonal communication & working relationships with people at all levels.
• Ability to exercise the understanding of empathy when dealing with all contacts and maintain the integrity of confidential information.
• Ability to manage own workload and decide between conflicting demands whilst remaining calm when under pressure.
• Have excellent administrative & communication skills and demonstrate an understanding of office procedures.
• Confident with dealing with all external visitors.
• Have knowledge of SIMs, including running reports.
• Have knowledge and be proficient with the use of Microsoft office and Google Docs (essential).
• Have the ability to formulate, draft and produce documents and text from scratch.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use own initiative and know when to deal with a problem and when to seek advice.
• Be highly efficient and organised.
• A positive attitude.

What the school offers its staff

This is an exciting and dynamic role which encompasses a range of responsibilities that impact directly on our children, families and wider school development. We are looking to appoint a member of staff who has a “can do” attitude and is flexible, well-organised, experienced administrator (preferably with a strong background in a school office environment) with a willingness to learn.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Whiteheath Infant & Nursery School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 250 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Whiteheath Infant & Nursery School website
• Email address: sbm@whiteheath-inf.hillingdon.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/whiteheath-infant-nursery-school

At Whiteheath Infant and Nursery School, we pride ourselves on fostering a nurturing, engaging, and inclusive learning environment. We are a school that values curiosity, creativity, and a child-centred approach to education. Our vision is to inspire lifelong learners and equip our children with the skills and knowledge to thrive.

Arranging a visit to Whiteheath Infant & Nursery School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sbm@whiteheath-inf.hillingdon.sch.uk.

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