Gala Alexander
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
My name is Gala and earlier this year I spent seven weeks travelling around Thailand, which inspired me to continue my journey beyond leaving the United Kingdom and to settle in Australia on a WHV (417). I am now looking to make a permanent move and further develop my career. I am a friendly, approachable person who enjoys meeting new people and take pride in being hardworking, always seeking to expand my skills and show determination in the workplace.
I am highly motivated, disciplined and committed to delivering excellence. I bring strong teamwork, communication and problem-solving abilities alongside a proactive approach to challenges. My experience in competitive environments has strengthened my adaptability and ability to perform under pressure. The work experience outlined below highlights the skills I have gained across various roles and my experience in providing high quality customer service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
School Administrator
Belmont Junior School
Wood Green, London, N22 6RA
09.2023 - 12.2025
- Delivered a professional front of house service, acting as the first point of contact for students, families, staff and visitors.
- Coordinated visitor processes, including different sign in procedures and ID checks in adherence to child safety and compliance requirements.
- Kept accurate student attendance records, including late arrivals, early departures and a follow up of all unexplained absences in line with the schools procedure.
- Provided administrative support to SLT and staff document preparation, communications, record keeping and maintaining organised filing systems.
- Managed routine tasks such as office/admin inboxes, meeting schedules, room bookings, calendars and ordering of office and classroom supplies.
- Supported basic financial administration, including preparing and issuing invoices, processing cheques and monitoring income for school programs such as breakfast and after school club.
Education Recruitment Consultant
Step Teachers
Whetstone, N20 0LD
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Seeking new job vacancies from both potential and existing schools/nurseries and matching
candidates to positions. - Filtering through, reviewing and shortlisting CVs to identify suitable candidates for available
positions. - Obtaining correct and up to date documentation from candidates in line with legal
requirements. - Cold calling schools/nurseries to offer assistance with recruitment needs and requirements.
- Utilising and updating the database with candidate and job details to ensure that records are
up to date for other consultants and that open jobs are accurately monitored.
Nursery Nurse
Belmont Farm Nursery School
London, NW7 1QT
02.2021 - 10.2022
- Developed engaging educational activities to promote child development and learning.
- Supported children's emotional and social growth through positive reinforcement strategies.
- Collaborated with parents to provide updates on children's progress and well-being.
- Monitored and ensured safety standards in all nursery environments and activities.
Education
Early Childhood Education
West Herts College
Watford, WD17 3EZ06-2019
Skills
- Collaborative leadership
- School event coordination
- Community engagement
- Policies and procedures implementation
- Relationship building and networking
- Task delegation
- Policy implementation
Timeline
School Administrator
Belmont Junior School
09.2023 - 12.2025
Education Recruitment Consultant
Step Teachers
10.2022 - 08.2023
Nursery Nurse
Belmont Farm Nursery School
02.2021 - 10.2022
Early Childhood Education
West Herts College