French Admin Assistant

• Job Title: French Speaking School Admin Assistant
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Location: Wembley, London
• Contract details: Term Time Only + 3 weeks during student breaks (38 weeks/annum)
• Working hours: 8am-4pm. Start time non-negotiable
• Salary: Full-time equivalent range £27-29,000 prorated = £19,516 - £20,962

Overview:

A fantastic, Ofsted Outstanding French bilingual school in Wembley are looking to appoint a French speaking Administrative Assistant. The bilingual (English/French) School Administrative Assistant is the first point of contact in the Primary school and will be in charge of all administrative duties for this section of the school.

Why work with this school?

• The school has won awards for its staff and student wellbeing-focused culture and sustainability
• You will join a very strong team of highly qualified and experienced teaching and support team.
• A welcoming and innovative environment in which to teach and learn
• A vibrant location, easily accessible by Underground
• Generous rewards & benefits package (see below)

Benefits:

We offer a range of benefits, including but not limited to:

• Free 3-course meal cooked fresh in our kitchen everyday during Term Time, equivalent to £1,500/annum non taxable
• Fantastic work spaces and resources
• Highly qualified, international team
• Cycle to work scheme vouchers
• Free hot drinks throughout the day
• Social events and staff parties
• Professional development

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high level administrative support to the Head of Primary;
• Provide high level administrative support and assistance to colleagues on matters relating to EYFS and Primary students;
• Organise and coordinate all Primary events/activities relating to the school day + collaborate with colleagues on whole school events;
• Collaborate with the Pastoral team to report Primary student attendance & absence;
• Coordinate with the Head of Primary and the HR & Staff Wellbeing department to report and maintain staff absence records;
• Communicate and liaise with parents;
• Welcome all external supply teachers, provide instructions and assist them;
• Order supplies for Primary colleagues;
• Promote the daily life of the Primary school including but not limited to the Agenda (newsletter), Primary school academic calendar, updating the school website etc.;
• Provide administrative support to teachers for Primary school trips;
• Provide support to the ASP Coordinator for after school activities and our After School Day Care provision for young students;
• Act as Primary First Aider in absence of the school nurse;
• Accompany school trips when requested;
• Contribute to the daily education of our students, using positive discipline;
• Any ad-hoc duties requested by management.

Education & Experience

• English with strong French to communicate with our community;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both languages;
• Previous experience as a Personal Assistant / relevant qualifications;
• Firm, fair and friendly approach;
• Excellent time management and organisational skills;
• Proactive approach to work;
• Strong IT skills, proficiency with Google suit;
• Ability to multitask and prioritise;
• Shows a great amount of initiative and common sense;
• Attention to detail;
• Good social skills.

If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please submit your CV and we will be in touch shortly. *Must be French speaking*

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'