Havering Schools Jobs
Administrative Assistant
- Employer: Broadford Primary School
- Reference: SCH/25/321304
Broadford Primary School
Faringdon Avenue
Harold Hill
RM3 8JS
Tel: 01708 342880
Headteacher: Mrs L Nicholls
Administrative Assistant
Hours: 36 hours per week. 08:15 - 16:12 Monday to Friday (45 minutes unpaid lunch break). Working 39 weeks per year (including inset days). Paid for 44.8 weeks per year (inclusive of 5.8 weeks paid annual leave)
Salary: Grade 1/2 spinal points 2-5. Pro Rata salary of £24,247 - £25,291 per annum (FTE £28,221 - £29,436 p.a.)
Contract: Permanent
Broadford Primary School is seeking to appoint an Administrative Assistant to join our friendly and supportive school. We need someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who is able to offer a friendly smile when working with children, parents and staff.
You will be an experienced administrator with outstanding customer service skills, flexible, adaptable and able to work independently and as part of a team. This is a key role and you will be part of the public face of our school. You will be the first port of call to our families and children during the school day. We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with previous school experience and excellent ICT skills.
The ideal candidate will:
- Exhibit a warm, professional demeanour and strong work ethic
- Communicate confidently and sensitively and be able to relate well to all people both diplomatically and sensitively
- Demonstrate excellent customer service and attention to detail.
- Possess excellent organisational skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure
- Show integrity, energy, and enthusiasm in a multi-tasking environment
- Handle sensitive situations with respect for confidentiality
- Collaborate effectively as part of a team
- Be committed to the school's ethos and engaged in school life
If you think that you have the energy, enthusiasm and skills to fit into our school then please apply online. We are proud of our school and strongly encourage you to come and meet us.
To arrange a visit please contact our Senior Admin Officer, Mrs Gibson on 01708 342880 to make an appointment.
Please apply online
Closing Date: 17th September 2025 - please apply without delay as we do reserve the right to interview candidates before the closing date.
Interviews: TBC
Please note that in line with KCSIE 2022, the school will conduct a pre employment social media search on all shortlisted candidates.
Shortlisted applicants invited for interview will be notified by email.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Havering Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The protection of our pupils from abuse is the responsibility of all staff within our schools, superseding any other considerations. Therefore Havering Schools comply with the Department for Education ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance.
It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to submit, prior to their interview, a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Upon submission of this information, online checks may be carried out.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from obtaining a position with the School.
Equal OpportunitiesHavering Schools aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment regardless of gender, marital status, race, colour, nationality (including citizenship), ethnic or national origins, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, responsibility for dependants, religious or political affiliation and trade union activities. All matters related to employment are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
How to apply
To apply, please visit https://ats-haveringschools.jobsgopublic.com and submit your application by clicking the 'Apply Online' link below.