Administrative Assistant - Barnet

Administrative Assistant – Secondary School - Barnet – ASAP Start

Role: Administrative Assistant

Actual Salary: £18,013-£18,534

Contract: Permanent

Schedule: 26 hours/week | Term Time Only + 2 Weeks (Mon-Thurs 10.30 am – 4.15 pm, Fri 10.30am – 4.00 pm)

School Type: Secondary School (11–18)

We are seeking a friendly and highly organised Administrative Assistant to join the office team at a successful all-boys secondary school in Barnet. This is a part-time, term-time role with excellent work-life balance, ideal for someone with strong communication and admin skills.

Working Hours:

• Mon-Thurs: 10:30 am – 4:15 pm
• Fri: 10:30 am – 4:00 pm

The Role:

• Providing front-line support to staff, students, and visitors
• Maintaining records and supporting school operations
• Contributing to a positive and professional office environment

Essential Qualifications

• GCSEs (A*-C/9-4) in English and Maths
• Level 2 administration qualification (or equivalent experience)

Core Skills

• IT proficiency: Word, Excel, school databases (e.g., Bromcom, SIMs etc), and office equipment
• Organisational ability: Managing records, scheduling, and event coordination
• Communication: Handling phone/face-to-face queries from parents and staff
• Data management: Maintaining attendance records and student databases

Experience Requirements

• Administrative work: Office tasks like filing, photocopying, and report generation
• Safeguarding awareness: Understanding child protection protocols
• Education sector familiarity: School processes (desirable)

Personal Qualities

• Attention to detail: Accurate data entry and record-keeping
• Confidentiality: Adherence to GDPR and data protection laws
• Adaptability: Managing competing priorities in fast-paced environments

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. As an Administrative Assistant, you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful Administrative Assistant candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This Administrative Assistant post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Apply for this Administrative Assistant opportunity by sending your CV to Sally at Clarus Education. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted) for the Administrative Assistant role within 48 hours. Please see our website page headed ‘About’ and scroll to the bottom to see our ‘Privacy Notice’ for an explanation about how we use information we collect about you.

Administrative Assistant 

Administrative Assistant – Secondary School - Barnet – ASAP Start