Junior School Administrative Assistant, Academics

at Branksome Hall, Toronto, Canada

Salary

Not given in the advert

Closing date

3 December 2026

Start

November 2026

Type of post

Administration and business
A support post, not a teaching post.

Contract

full time

First seen

3 November 2026, on a public job listing

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The advert

Employment Terms: Full-Time, Permanent Start Date: November 2026 Join a dynamic and vibrant community where you're not just working, but are inspired to grow, create, and make a difference every step of the way! At Branksome Hall, a leading IB World School for girls in Toronto, you'll be surrounded by more than 900 bright students and 240 passionate colleagues, all in an atmosphere that thrives on innovation, collaboration and creativity. Our core values — Sense of Community, Inclusiveness, Creativity, and Making a Difference — will ignite your passion and inspire you to reach new professional heights. Get ready to embark on a truly rewarding career where your impact will help shape a better, brighter future! The Opportunity: Reporting to the Assistant Heads, Junior School and PYP Coordinators, the JS Administrative Assistant, Academics is a key member of the Junior School Office team. Collaborate closely with, and taking some direction from, the Administrative Coordinator and Assistant to the Head, the role provides administrative support to the Assistant Heads, helping to coordinate events, prepare documents, manage files and calendars, and keep curriculum and leadership work moving smoothly. As the first point of contact for students, parents, and visitors, this role supports daily front-desk operations, including attendance, student care, and overall office organization. The JS Administrative Assistant also supports student health and safety, field trips, and admissions as needed. This is a full-time, full-year role, based in the Junior School and providing support in other areas of the school as needed and possible during the summer and March break periods. Key Accountabilities include, but are not limited to: Administrative Support to the Assistant Heads: Schedule and organize meetings, manage calendars, order supplies, assist with organizing JS functions, oversee collation of items for the weekly staff newsletter, assist with the organization of PYP Exhibition and other curriculum events, support with preparation of materials, registration, and documentation for faculty professional development, support with report cards, and annually update the curriculum guide and JS Handbook. Junior School Office Support: Full range of office administration tasks, answer calls and inquiries, greet, direct, and sign in/out visitors, track student attendance and follow up directly with parents as needed, maintain awareness of student allergies and medical issues and assess students’ need to visit the Health Centre, support security and safety including managing the entrances and supporting with fire and lockdown drills. Coordination of Junior School Supply Coverage: Coordinate teacher supply cover alongside the Assistant Heads, maintain updated records and daily plans, and complete and submit payroll. Field Trip Support: Organize all field trip paperwork, including letters, risk management forms, insurance certificates, volunteer vulnerable sector checks,

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Curriculum

IB; IB PYP, MYP, DP

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