Administrative Assistant

Bannockburn Primary School, London, SE18 1HE

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  10 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  30 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £29,436.00 Annually (FTE) Salary stated is the full time equivalent. Actual salary will be pro rata according to weeks and hours worked.

Administrative Assistant job summary

PolyMAT is a small but ambitious Multi-Academy Trust with a unique family feel. Our vision is Success for Everyone, and the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in helping us make this vision a reality.

We currently have three schools within our Trust:

• Bannockburn Primary School - a large, thriving primary school that joined the Trust in November 2023.
• Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys - a long-established and successful boys’ school.
• Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls - opened in 2019 and has quickly become a beacon for success and progress.

We also have a flourishing co-educational Sixth Form.

Across our Trust, we pride ourselves on a culture of high standards, underpinned by our core values of Care and Unity. We provide a rewarding environment where students and staff feel valued, supported, and part of a larger family.

As part of our Trust, Bannockburn Primary School is a large, vibrant and exciting setting serving a diverse community. An ethos of mutual respect and positive values for life are central to everything we do, and children, parents, carers and staff all value the supportive relationships we enjoy.

We are seeking to appoint a highly organised and enthusiastic Administrative Assistant (with the possibility of appointment as a Senior Administrative Assistant, depending on experience) to join our team from September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who would like to become part of a welcoming and supportive school community, contributing to the smooth running of the school while helping us deliver the very best outcomes for our pupils and families.

We are looking for staff who:

Are positive role models for staff, pupils and parents

Have the highest expectations of themselves and the children

Are committed to continuous professional development

Work well as part of a large team

Are flexible

Are good with people (customer service)

We can offer you:

strong leadership with a clear sense of strategic direction

supportive school community

opportunities for further CPD and career development

never a dull day with a great working team

School visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact info@bannockburn.greenwich.sch.uk if you would like to arrange a visit.

PolyMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to the Academy Trust receiving an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate (DBS), which the Academy considers to be satisfactory. If you are successful in your application, you will be required to complete a DBS Application Form. Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with the Code of Practice published by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The post you are applying for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and it is therefore an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

In accordance with KCSIE 2024 shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online profile and social media check.

PolyMAT is committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and providing opportunities for people with disabilities. We are an inclusive Trust who strives to provide an environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. We aspire to ensure that every member of our community, regardless of circumstances or background, have the opportunity to be the best version of themselves through our vision of ‘Success for Everyone’.

For any potential applicants, we would like to encourage you to inform us of any additional support or adjustments you may need throughout the recruitment process. We have an open approach to support for candidates with disabilities and recognise that reasonable adjustments may be required based on each individuals needs.

Sharing your needs with us ahead of interview, allows us to fully support and ensure you are not disadvantaged during the process. We welcome candidates contacting us at any point should you feel uncomfortable declaring a disability, to reassure you that we are here to support. So, please contact lroberts@bannockburn.greenwich.sch.uk if this is the case.

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

All offer of employment is subject upon the Academy Trust receiving an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate (DBS), which the Academy considers to be satisfactory. Successful applicants, will be required to complete a DBS Application Form. Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with the Code of Practice published by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The post you are applying for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and it is therefore an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

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 Bannockburn Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 880 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bannockburn Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bannockburn-primary-school-london

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