The Role

(Job share up to 14 hours per week)
Term time only (39 weeks per annum including INSET days)
Temporary Contract for 6 months between October 2022 and March 2023

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic colleague, who has exceptionally high levels of administrative skills to work in a multi-support role with our Headteacher and senior leadership team.  The role is a job share and involves working on Monday and Tuesday from 8.00am – 4.00pm term time only.

We are particularly interested in receiving applications from those who have experience working in a school setting, but this is not essential. It is also essential that you have excellent IT skills, are proficient in using Microsoft Office programmes such a Word, Excel, and Publisher and have the ability to communicate clearly and diplomatically with staff, children, parents and visitors.

We are looking for someone who is able to:

• Undertake administrative support of confidential issues to the Head and members of the Senior Leadership Team.
• Able to plan their workload and respond to the school’s demands and priorities.
• Work in a calm, organised manner, be self-motivated and be able to work on your own initiative.
• Work collaboratively as part of the school’s Administrative team
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, written and face2face
• Build excellent relationships with pupils, parents, staff and stakeholders

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact Julie Watts or Luisa Fernandez to arrange a visit at: jobs@penwortham.wandsworth.sch.uk

An Application Form, Job Description, Person Specification and other documents can be downloaded below.

Completed application forms should be return to the school ideally by email to: jobs@penwortham.wandsworth.sch.uk; or by post to: Penwortham Primary School, Penwortham Road, Streatham, London SW16 6RJ. 

Closing date: 12 October 2022 (at noon)
Interview date: TBC

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.

CV’s will not be accepted and references will be taken up if you’re shortlisted and prior to interview.

Penwortham Primary School                            
Penwortham Road, London SW16 6RJ
Tel: 020 8769 3949
Fax: 020 8677 5354
Email: admin@penwortham.wandsworth.sch.uk
Website: www.penwortham.wandsworth.sch.uk
Head: Sandie Andrews
Roll: (646) – Group 4

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils