Office Assistant

at  Inspired

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of over 100 premium private schools spanning six continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 80,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13. In addition, we are delighted to be recognised in the top 10 highest value private companies in the UK by Beauhurst.
In over 24 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student’s academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.
By joining our award-winning team of over 12,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world’s most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

ROLE SUMMARY:

Wetherby School is a thriving and highly successful non-selective, independent school in Notting Hill with 350 boys, aged 4 to 8. The school is heavily oversubscribed and extremely successful in securing pupils’ entry into the preparatory school of their choice. It is part of the Inspired Group of schools, which is one of the world’s leading educational groups.
Wetherby School are looking for a career minded and enthusiastic GAP Office Assistant to join our team as soon as possible!
The successful applicant will be enthusiastic and confident and will be able to support and inspire children to foster their enthusiasm for learning. They will also have the skills and maturity required to take on the teaching assistant’s duties and responsibilities. A willingness to contribute fully to the extra-curricular activities and life of the school is vital.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Answer main school telephone, screen and direct calls
• Answer the door for deliveries; unpack, log and distribute post and deliveries
• Monitor stationery and office stock, place orders for these with school suppliers
• Respond to parental enquiries either in person or by phone or by e-mail
• Help administer First Aid to boys
• Greet and welcome all people entering the school, ensuring all sign in/ wear badges
• Help manage sign in/out books
• Relay messages to staff, parents and the Headmaster
• Note answerphone messages
• Help contact parents of boys
• Assisting with pupil registration when needed
• Managing lost property
• Assist with contacting service departments for office equipment
• Attend Inspired training sessions as required
• Assist the Registrar with data entry tasks, putting together new pupil packs and files, updating records.
• Attend any school events outside of school hours as required by the Headmaster
• Provide assistance when requested in order to ensure the smooth running of the administrative team.