Administration and Careers Assistant

Preston Manor School, Wembley, Middlesex, HA9 8NA

7 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
7 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
30 June 2026

Job details

Job role: Administration, HR, data and finance
Other support roles
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Part time: 28.8 hours per week, Term Time plus 4 inset days
Contract type: Permanent
Actual salary: £21,806 – £23,517 (inclusive of Outer London Weighting) pay award pending

What skills and experience we're looking for

Preston Manor is looking to recruit a proactive and innovative individual to assist in

delivering excellent services within the school’s Administration and Careers support function.

The successful candidate will need to:-

Demonstrate an understanding and commitment to Preston Manor’s Equal Opportunities Policy
Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office package, at intermediate level or above, in a work environment
Demonstrate the ability to review processes and through use of technology, identify improved ways of working
Experience of working in a busy office (preferably in a school environment)
General experience of administrative tasks (filing, record keeping etc.)
Have the ability to work with a broad range of software applications
Demonstrate a positive and professional commitment to customer care
Have excellent oral and written communication skills
Be prepared to alter their working arrangements to meet the business needs when necessary
Be committed to their continuous professional development
Work equally well either as a team member or under their own initiative
Support in the delivery of an effective Careers Education Programme and offer admin support across the school
You must be proactive, an all-rounder with the ability to work efficiently within a pressurised environment and maintain a professional approach to your work at all times
It is essential that you are capable of working on your own initiative and as part of a team, applying excellent attention to detail
Be willing to train as a first aider
Excellent organisational skills and a flexible working attitude are both essential
Excellent communication, time-management skills and the ability to work under pressure is also essential for the role

You will join an energetic school which strives to ensure that all students enjoy learning and achieve their full potential.

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

motivated, enthusiastic and ambitious students
friendly and supportive staff
well-resourced facilities with newly refurbished classrooms
a professionally stimulating and collaborative working environment
a commitment to professional development

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

Preston Manor School and its staff are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children. The School is registered with the DBS and successful applicants will be required to complete successfully the Disclosure procedure at the Enhanced level. It is an offence for any person barred from working with children to apply for this post.

The School’s Application Form will only be accepted from candidates who have completed this form in full. CV’s will not be accepted as a substitute.