Administrative Assistant & PA to the Headteacher

Gladstone Park Primary School, London, NW10 1LB

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  17 December 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  11 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: NJC Outer London 6 - 9, 36 hours per week, TTO, Fixed term contract until 30.04.2026 (will be reviewed in April 2026)
• Additional allowances:

  NJC Outer London 6 - 9, 36 hours per week, TTO, Fixed term contract until 30.04.2026 (will be reviewed in April 2026)

Administrative Assistant & PA to the Headteacher job summary

Administrative Assistant & PA to the Headteacher

Guided by Our Gladstone RIDER Values
Responsibility Integrity Determination Empathy Respect

Contract:
Location: Gladstone Park Primary School | Part of Anthem Schools Trust

About the Role

Gladstone Park Primary School is a warm, ambitious and values-driven primary school in Brent, where our RIDER values guide every interaction, every decision and every member of our community.

We are seeking a highly organised, proactive and personable Administrative Assistant & PA to the Headteacher to join our exceptional administration team. This is a central role within our school: the successful candidate will support the smooth and efficient running of all administrative functions, act as a welcoming and professional first point of contact, and provide high-quality PA support to the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team (SLT).

If you are someone who thrives in a busy environment, takes pride in excellent organisation, and is committed to delivering outstanding service, we would love to hear from you.

Our RIDER Values in Action Responsibility

Ensure the effective day-to-day running of school administration

Maintain accurate records, systems and data in line with UK GDPR

Support safeguarding and recruitment checks in line with statutory requirements (KCSIE)

Integrity

Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion

Provide honest, clear and reliable communication to staff, families and partners

Model professionalism at all times as the face of the school

Determination

Work efficiently within a fast-paced office environment

Support with financial administration, attendance systems and whole-school operations

Produce high-quality documents, letters and reports for leaders and governors

Empathy

Offer a warm, welcoming reception service for visitors, parents, pupils and staff

Build positive relationships and communicate with clarity, patience and understanding

Support children, families and colleagues with kindness and care

Respect

Promote our inclusive ethos through every interaction

Celebrate diversity and ensure that everyone visiting the school feels valued

Work collaboratively with the Office Manager and administration team to provide consistent, high-quality service

About You

We are looking for an individual who:

Is highly organised, efficient and able to manage multiple tasks at once

Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Is confident using digital systems, databases and Microsoft Office

Has strong attention to detail and takes pride in accuracy

Can work discreetly, especially when handling sensitive or confidential information

Thrives in a team environment and is committed to our RIDER values

Is proactive, solutions-focused and willing to “get stuck in”

Experience working in a school office or similar environment is desirable but not essential.

Why Join Gladstone Park?

A friendly, inclusive and values-led community where every adult is supported to grow

A dynamic and collaborative administration team with a great sense of humour

Engaged, enthusiastic pupils who love being “Gladstone RIDERs”

A commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development

The opportunity to work within Anthem Schools Trust, benefiting from collaboration, training and career development across a wider family of schools

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

At Gladstone Park Primary School the health, safety and wellbeing of every child is our top priority. We expect all staff, local governors and volunteers to share this commitment to safeguarding our pupils.

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 Gladstone Park Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 661 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Gladstone Park Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/gladstone-park-primary-school

Gladstone Park Primary is an ambitious, friendly school in the heart of Brent, North London.

We are a 3 form entry school who serve a rich and diverse community.

We aim to ensure that all children receive an exciting, relevant curriculum which fosters a life-long love of learning. We whole-heartedly promote a stimulating and positive learning environment where all our children feel happy, safe and valued as individuals.

At Gladstone Park we strive to enable all children to maximise their potential and develop as confident, resilient and emotionally literate individuals, fully prepared for their future life, ready to seize opportunities and able to contribute meaningfully to the wider community.

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