Administrative Assistant

Dulwich Hamlet Junior School, London, SE21 7AL

8 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  25 August 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  17 August 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £30,225.00 - £31,530.00 Annually (FTE) Salary will be pro-rated for weeks and hours worked

Administrative Assistant job summary

This is a maternity leave position. We anticipate the person being on leave for 12 months.

This is a varied and fast-paced role at the heart of the school, ideal for someone who enjoys working with children, supporting families, and juggling multiple small tasks throughout the day.

The successful candidate will be welcoming, calm under pressure, and happy to work in an ever-changing environment where interruptions are a normal part of the role.

They will be responsible for supporting the administrative, financial and organisational processes within the school. They will also act as the initial point of contact for parents/carers, visitors and other stakeholders, so will be an ambassador for the school and embody the value, vision and ethos of the school in all interactions.

Skills:

Good oral and written communications skills

Ability to respond quickly and effectively to issues that arise

Ability to plan, organise and prioritise to meet deadlines

Ability to use own initiative and take action accordingly

Excellent attention to detail

Ability to use IT packages including word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software

Ability to use relevant office equipment effectively

Ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues

Understanding of data protection and confidentiality

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

Dulwich Hamlet Junior School is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

All staff are expected to attend safeguarding update sessions and undertake on-line training.

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 Dulwich Hamlet Junior School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 374 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Dulwich Hamlet Junior School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/dulwich-hamlet-junior-school-london

Dulwich Hamlet Junior School is a junior school located in an urban setting in Dulwich Village, South London, with 360+ pupils. We pride ourselves on our diverse and inclusive environment, valuing a creative, innovative and proactive approach to learning. We are seeking to recruit a dynamic and enthusiastic Key Stage 2 Class Teacher who can bring their own unique ideas to our enthusiastic and hardworking team.

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