Acland Burghley

Administrative Officer (Maternity cover) Overview The Governing Body of Acland Burghley School is seeking to appoint an exceptional Administrative Officer to join the Central Administration Team. The successful candidate will have a passion for customer service, high level organisation and prioritisation skills, and a genuine interest in working with young people. The post holder will be the first point of contact for visitors and telephone calls to the school and therefore will need to create an excellent first impression to all. They will need to demonstrate exemplary professionalism and proactivity and be able to deal with a wide range of requests in a busy, high-profile setting. Personal attributes The post holder will be required to undertake a wide range of administrative duties, including taking the lead in some specific areas, and will therefore need to be highly organised, have excellent IT skills and the ability to balance the varied requirements of the role. They will need strong communication skills and the ability to form positive relationships with staff, students, parents and visitors. Above all, applicants for the post should demonstrate a commitment to working to support the school to enable every child to succeed. Salary & Benefits Required for September 2025 - 1 year maternity cover 35 hours per week, term time, INSET + 3 weeks (total 42 weeks per year) Scale 4 point 7 , salary £28,969 per annum Location Acland Burghley School Burghley Road London London NW5 1UJ Closing date for applications: 9am Friday 4 July 2025 Interviews will be held on Tuesday 8 July 2025