Job Description

Job Specification

Administration Assistant (Junior School)

Location:

Northwood College for Girls GDST

Required from:

September 2025

Contract term:

Permanent

Hours:

Part-time (30 hours p/w) Term Time Only

Salary:

Support Staff Grade 3

The role:

Are you an organised and enthusiastic individual looking to make a difference in a vibrant school environment? We are seeking a dedicated Administration Assistant to join our team at Northwood College for Girls GDST Junior School. This is a fantastic opportunity to support the smooth running of our school and contribute to the educational experience of our students.

Key Responsibilities will include:
Provide administrative support to the school office, including handling phone calls, emails, and enquiries. Maintain accurate records and manage the school's database. Assist with the organisation of school events and activities. Support the teaching staff with administrative tasks as needed. Ensure the school office is welcoming and efficient for students, parents, and visitors.

Candidates should be proactive, adaptable, and skilled at juggling multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

About the School:

Northwood College for Girls is an independent, academically selective day school for approximately 880 girls aged 3-18. At NWC, we value character and academic rigour equally. Our curriculum ignites intellectual curiosity and fosters emotional intelligence, building resilience through challenge. An NWC education enables every girl to lead a purposeful life and feel successful in their learning.

Both pupils and staff are encouraged to find and develop their passions and talents, through clubs, societies and an extensive programme of CPD. All members of the NWC community are expected to act with compassion and integrity, with respect for others and the environment and an awareness of global responsibility.

Everyone is equally valued in our NWC family and our dynamic young women are proud of their school. Looking after one another and rejoicing in one anothers successes comes second nature to a NWC girl as does her `can-do attitude and drive.

NWC is at an exhilarating moment in its evolution, with a dynamic and ambitious Senior Leadership Team and a range of new developments (including a Sixth Form Centre and the Alvarium science building). The successful candidate will be similarly ambitious for the school and ready to make an impact in our vibrant learning community.

Benefits:

As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

Competitive salaries and pay progression
Access to extensive professional development opportunities
Training grants for qualifications
Generous pension scheme
Free life assurance benefit
Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme
A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
Interest-free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
A Cycle to Work scheme
Competitive terms and conditions of employment
Access to the school gym and swimming pool
Free school lunches
Retail and lifestyle discounts via Pluxee
Financial guidance and support

For further details and an application form please visit the schools website at:

www.northwoodcollege.gdst.net

Studies have shown that women and people from under-represented ethnicities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single aspect of a job description and person specification. At NWC we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so we encourage you to apply even if your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification or experience in the information provided.

Applications must be received by 4pm on Monday 11 August 2025.

Interviews will take place the following week. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.



We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening, including online searches will apply to this post

Vacancy ID :

041587

Closing Date :

11-Aug-2025

Contact Person :

Kim Forbes Mitten

Contact Email :

hr@nwc.gdst.net

Contact Number :

01923 845002