Office Assistant - London, United Kingdom - Inspired

Inspired

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of over 100 premium private schools spanning six continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 80,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

In addition, we are delighted to be recognised in the top 10 highest value private companies in the UK by Beauhurst.

In over 24 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations.

They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award-winning team of over 12,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations.

We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

ROLE SUMMARY:

Wetherby School is a thriving and highly successful nonselective, independent school in Notting Hill with 350 boys, aged 4 to 8. The school is heavily oversubscribed and extremely successful in securing pupils' entry into the preparatory school of their choice. It is part of the Inspired Group of schools, which is one of the world's leading educational groups.
Wetherby School are looking for a career minded and enthusiastic GAP Office Assistant to join our team as soon as possible
The successful applicant will be enthusiastic and confident and will be able to support and inspire children to foster their enthusiasm for learning. They will also have the skills and maturity required to take on the teaching assistant's duties and responsibilities. A willingness to contribute fully to the extracurricular activities and life of the school is vital.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Answer main school telephone, screen and direct calls
Answer the door for deliveries; unpack, log and distribute post and deliveries
Monitor stationery and office stock, place orders for these with school suppliers
Help administer First Aid to boys
Greet and welcome all people entering the school, ensuring all sign in/ wear badges
Help manage sign in/out books
Relay messages to staff, parents and the Headmaster
Note answerphone messages
Help contact parents of boys
Assisting with pupil registration when needed
Managing lost property
Assist with contacting service departments for office equipment
Attend Inspired training sessions as required
Assist the Registrar with data entry tasks, putting together new pupil packs and files, updating records.
Attend any school events outside of school hours as required by the Headmaster
Provide assistance when requested in order to ensure the smooth running of the administrative team.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

High Proficiency in English both spoken and written
Proficiency in the main Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Excellent communication and people skills
Good personal presentation and organisation
Reliable, honest, flexible and trustworthy
Able to work in a busy environment with adults and children alike
Friendly, enthusiastic and approachable
Responsible and able to prioritise workload
A willingness to be flexible and manage change
Experience of working as part of a team and able to manage workload independently

- 'Can-do' attitude/willing to help out

Professional and polite in conduct with clients, parents and staff
Have a friendly and polite telephone manner
A willingness to participate to school events
Experience in a school environment is a strong advantage, but not essential.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and preemployment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
School Application Form

Inspired UK Application Form (Non-Teaching) 2023-

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