Reception and Administrative Assistant; Junior School

Overview

The role: Are you an organised and enthusiastic administrator looking to make a difference in a vibrant school environment? Northwood College for Girls GDST is seeking a dedicated Junior School Reception and Administrative Assistant to join our team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to support the smooth running of our school and contribute to the educational experience of our students. In this role, you will:

• 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 teaching staff with administrative tasks as needed.
• Ensure the school office remains a warm and welcoming environment for students, parents, and visitors.

• 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 teaching staff with administrative tasks as needed.
• Ensure the school office remains a warm and welcoming environment for students, parents, and visitors.

The successful candidate will hold a recognised secretarial or administrative qualification at NVQ3 level or above, or have equivalent experience. Excellent organisational, communication and administrative skills are essential, along with strong IT abilities and proficiency using common office applications and database systems. We are looking for someone proactive and adaptable, who can handle multiple tasks while working in a fast-paced environment and is motivated to contribute to a supportive and dynamic school community.

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.

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
• Good transport links
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Childcare vouchers, 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 click the apply button.

Applications must be received by 4pm Tuesday 27th January 2026.

Interviews will be held later that week. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

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.

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 will apply to this post.