School Administrator

School Administrator  

• Annual Salary: Competitive
• Location: Kingston
• Job Type: Full-time, Term Time (35 weeks per year plus additional 10 days)

My client is seeking a dedicated School Administrator to provide comprehensive administrative support to the Head of the Upper School. This role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, including managing attendance, supporting the Assistant Head, and coordinating Parent Consultation Evenings. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar administrative or PA role, preferably within an educational setting.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Oversee daily registration for the Upper School, ensuring accuracy and compliance with school procedures.
• Manage the Upper School absence email inbox and communicate with parents regarding student absences.
• Provide administrative support to the Assistant Head, including diary management, meeting coordination, and minute-taking.
• Assist in the preparation and coordination of Parent Consultation Evenings, including database management and IT support.
• Support the academic reporting process as directed by the Director of Studies, including managing reporting cycles and assisting staff with report generation.
• Work with Heads of Year to prepare for meetings, communicate with parents, and handle administrative tasks.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Degree-level education or equivalent qualification/experience.
• Experience as an assistant or PA in a professional environment.
• Familiarity with educational software such as iSAMS and CPOMS is desirable.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a strong command of the English language.
• Proficient IT skills, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and advanced Excel.
• Experience in a school environment is advantageous but not essential.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times.
• Independent workload management with the ability to meet deadlines in a pressurised environment.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Term-time working schedule with additional days for school events.
• Opportunities for professional development in a supportive educational setting.