Office Administrator
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time (Term Time + 2 Weeks), Monday to Friday 7.45am – 4.15pm
Reports to: Office Manager
Start Date: September 2025 or sooner
Salary: Competitive: Ark Outer London Grade 4 Scale points 3 - 7 (£26,923 to £28,535 actual salary) depending on experience
Closing Date: Midnight on Monday 23rd June 2025
Please note we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and this advert may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response.
Early application is strongly advised.
The Role
We are seeking an exceptional Office Administrator to join the Academy Office Team, to work in close partnership with our Office Manager. The role is to provide comprehensive administrative support to the school including supporting the Senior Leadership Team, staff, Governors, parents/carers and students.You will collaborate with members of various teams to uphold the vision and ethos of the Academy at all times and provide outstanding customer service to a range of stakeholders.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow their role at the Academy and be supported in developing their knowledge and skillset.
In addition to professional support all employees are eligible for Ark Rewards, a scheme that offers discounts at many retailers and other benefits such as Cycle to Work and the Employee Assistance Programme.
You will demonstrate- Excellent team working skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken
- Empathy, patience, reliability and consistency
- Flexibility, proactivity and a willingness to change approaches when necessary
- A high level of self-awareness and self-management
- Resilience, motivation and commitment to achieving excellence
- Ability to be reflective and proactive in seeking feedback to constantly improve practice
- An unwavering determination to deliver an excellent customer service and first class administration support for all our students, parents/carers and stakeholders
- Courtesy, professionalism and tact and present a positive image in a busy Office and Reception environment
- A genuine passion and a belief in the potential of every student
- Motivation to continually improve standards and achieve excellence