Prep School Administrator
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 36 hours per week, term time only
Salary: Regional Grade 3 – at least £26,443
Required from: January 2025
The Role:
Royal High School Bath is seeking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic Prep School Administrator who will be the first point of contact for parents and visitors and who will provide support to the Head of the Prep School (and other members of the Prep School Leadership Team), so that they can undertake their roles with maximum effectiveness and ensure the smooth running of the Prep School.
The successful candidate will possess excellent time management, organisation and administrative skills. You will have the ability to manage your own workload and prioritise effectively with the needs of the school. We are looking for someone with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to relate well to people on all levels. Acting as the primary point of contact between the school and its parents and visitors, the ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills; be flexible and approachable in a busy day to day environment and have an understanding of safeguarding children. Written and verbal communication skills are important, along with the ability to prioritise and work under pressure. The ideal candidate will have experience of undertaking a range of administrative tasks in a busy customer facing role however full training and guidance will be given to the right candidate. Experience of working within a school environment is desirable.
About the School:
Royal High School Bath is a highly rewarding place to work and is part of the national network of GDST schools dedicated to leadership in girls’ education. We offer excellent facilities and resources and a warm, friendly and supportive working environment.
Join us to develop your career in a creative and innovative environment with a generous salary and benefits package. Be part of the national network of GDST schools dedicated to leadership in girls’ education.
Benefits:
As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:
• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Free lunch during term time
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment
• Access to our free Employee Assistance Programme
Applications must be received by: 12 noon on Friday 6th December 2024
Interviews will take place during the week commencing: 9th December 2024
Royal High Bath and the GDST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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Royal High School Bath and the GDST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.