Administration Assistant

Join Our Team as an Administrative Assistant at Millennium  Primary School!

Hours: 35 hours per week, term-time only (39 weeks) 

Are you organised, approachable, and dedicated to providing top-notch administrative support? Millennium Primary School is looking for a proactive and friendly individual to join our team as an Administrative Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity to become an essential part of our vibrant school community, helping ensure smooth daily operations and fostering positive relationships with parents, staff, and visitors.

About the Role:

As an Administrative Assistant, you will be the welcoming face of Millennium Primary School, offering professional and warm reception services to parents and visitors. Your role will include managing correspondence, maintaining accurate records, and support with essential administrative tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the first point of contact for parents, visitors, and telephone inquiries, providing friendly and efficient assistance.
• Perform a range of administrative tasks.
• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence (emails, letters, and packages).
• Keep records and databases up-to-date and easily accessible.
• Assist in scheduling meetings, appointments, and school events.
• Collaborate with the wider central administrative team to support Trust and academy-level functions when required.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Previous experience in an administrative or reception role is essential.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organisational skills with great attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A positive, approachable attitude, with a commitment to excellent customer service.

Millennium Primary is  located in the heart of The Greenwich Peninsula. We are a friendly, inclusive school with a caring ethos. At Millennium we embrace diversity, encourage individuality and strive for excellence. We have a strong set of values, which are at the heart of everything we do in school. We firmly believe every child should be taught by only the best teachers and have the highest of expectations for achievement and behavior. As part of the Maritime Academy Trust, a collaborative network of schools in Greenwich, Bexley, Kent & Medway, we focus on delivering an enriching curriculum that prepares students for life beyond school.

We offer:

• A welcoming and friendly work environment.
• A strong, supportive school community working towards excellence.
• National terms and conditions, including Local Government Pension scheme.
• Early salary access scheme and financial guidance.
• Staff wellbeing initiatives.
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle-to-work scheme

If you’re organised, enthusiastic, and eager to contribute to the success of Millennium Primary School, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to join our dedicated team as an Administrative Assistant and make a meaningful impact within our school community. Details on how to apply are available in our attached application pack.

Maritime Academy Trust is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. We believe that a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills makes us stronger, and we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive working environment.

Please note that we may conduct interviews as applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer the position before the closing date. Applications must be submitted online via the My New Term website before the deadline. We encourage early applications to avoid missing out.

Millennium Primary School and Maritime Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and pre-employment checks.