Administrator

Description:

ADMINISTRATOR

Full Time  –  08:30 – 17.00 Monday to Friday – during Term Time

with options for flexible working hours during 18 weeks of holidays

Start Date – w/c 26 August 2024

Downe House are recruiting for an outstanding administrator to join our School Administration team to provide efficient and impactful support to the Administration Manager along with the Director of Finance and Operations and the Director of Estates and Services

The successful candidate will have proven experience in developing and maintaining administrative systems and processes, the ability to work under pressure and balance a varied workload whilst maintaining a high standard of work. They will be proactive, be able to use their initiative and work flexibly and be adept at building positive working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.  The ideal candidate with have the ability to minute meetings accurately and disseminate key information efficiently.

Experience working in a School or educational environment is desirable but not essential.

Full time hours are required during Downe House term time; however we are willing to look at flexible options for working hours during holiday periods.  Please indicate on your application what hours would work for you during the holidays.

Based in the heart of the Downe House campus, Wakefield House offers a purpose built modern office space.  Recognising that that our staff are key to our success, and we offer a supportive working environment, with competitive terms and conditions and a wide range of opportunities for continuous professional development. We provide an induction programme for all new staff as well as a Pension Scheme, free parking and meals on duty. 

Salary up to £27,000 FTE per annum.

An Application Form can be downloaded from our website and must be received by 09.00am on Wednesday 3 July 2024.  

Please apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered upon receipt.

We reserve the right to interview/appoint before the closing date.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without the need for a visa.

For further details please visit our website.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and any offer of employment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check (DBS), satisfactory references, and social media checks.

At Downe House we promote equality of opportunity for all pupils and staff, both current and prospective, and we actively support an environment and culture that values diversity and inclusion