Administration Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, efficient and capable Administration Assistant to join our Greenwich Hub at Rockliffe Primary School.
The role will provide administrative assistance to ensure the smooth running of the School office and be the first point of focus for all who enter the School. The ideal applicant will have experience of working in a school office and good Arbor (School information Management System) knowledge. In the case where a good candidate has knowledge only of Sims or similar systems, training will be given.
As part of a team of two, within a greater Greenwich hub team, the role will suit somebody who works well in a busy environment, is calm under pressure and is able to relate to people from across our School community including pupils and parents as well as the teaching, learning and leadership staff within the partnership.
The School Office is very fast-paced and therefore the successful applicant will need a keen eye for detail, excellent IT skills and good initiative, with an excellent ability to multitask and prioritise. We are looking for somebody who is flexible, adaptable, an exceptional team player with great organisational qualities.
Reports to: Administration Manager
Contract: Term Time Only, 39 Weeks per year (38 weeks plus 1 week during school holidays as agreed with Admin Manager)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: Grade 4, (points 7 – 10) Pro-rata Salary (39 weeks/year) to be applied to the full time equivalent - £25,629 - £26, 913
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Administration Assistant roles across Rockliffe Manor Primary School's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,629 - £26,913 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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