Administration Assistant

Wallington High School for Girls, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 0PH

31 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  May 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter

• Closing date

  13 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  13 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £20,408.00 - £21,300.00 Annually (Actual) Full time equivalent £30,285 - £31,610)

Administration Assistant job summary

The opportunity:

We are seeking an organised and enthusiastic Administration Assistant to join our busy school office and support the smooth day-to-day running of the school. Working under the direction of the Headteacher’s PA, the successful candidate will provide a wide range of administrative support, including maintaining records, supporting school systems such as Arbor, responding to enquiries from families and the wider community, and assisting the Senior Leadership Team with administrative tasks.

The role also includes supporting key school processes such as student admissions, preparing information packs and materials for events and induction days, and providing reception cover when required. This is a varied and rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to contribute to creating a welcoming, well-organised school for students, staff and visitors.

What we offer:

A supportive working environment and well behaved students.

Our commitment to you:

Staff are our most valued asset and we place a high emphasis on staff well-being and professional development, no matter what stage of your career you are at. We pride ourselves with the supportive and inclusive nature of the school and ensure that we foster a friendly working environment. A recent staff survey stated that staff do not feel pressured to work long hours and staff are consulted about changes at work.

Key responsibilities for the role:

To provide efficient and professional administrative support to the school office, supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the school. The Administrative Assistant will support a range of administrative tasks under the direction of the Headteacher’s PA and will contribute to a welcoming and well-organised school environment for students, staff, and visitors.

The successful candidate will:

The successful applicant will demonstrate initiative, flexibility and a practical approach to their work, showing enthusiasm for supporting a wide range of activities and contributing positively to the wider team.

Key Application Dates:

• Shortlisting Date: Tuesday 14 April 2026
• Interview Date: w/c 20 April 226
  
• Start Date: May 2026
  

Safer recruitment:

The Girls’ Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

As well as verification of identity, we ask all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and aim to employ a culturally diverse workforce, which reflects the nature of our communities.

Sponsorship:

We are not able to offer sponsorship to non-settled individuals for a Skilled Worker Visa.

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.

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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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Wallington High School for Girls

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1547 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wallington High School for Girls website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wallington-high-school-for-girls-wallington

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