Principal’s Group/Curriculum Administrator
Kingston College
Kingston upon Thames
- £21,013 - £23,673 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- per annum, incl LA + 35 Days + Bank Holidays
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 29 October 2021
Job overview
Here at Kingston College, we are now looking for an Administrator to provide administrative support to Principal’s Group, Schools, Sections, Lecturers, Technical staff and students, to enable the effective delivery of the curriculum and associated activities.
We’re looking for an individual who has energy, enthusiasm and passion for pastoral work and education, with the willingness to work with all student groups. You’ll be highly methodical and have excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with staff, students, parents and external clients. You’ll also need to be able to work independently whilst also having proven ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Due to the nature of this role, we’d also like you to have excellent IT skills including familiarity with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, mail-merge and label runs. You’ll have strong administrative skills with solid knowledge of office procedures, the ability to construct letters, excellent telephone skills and proficiency in the use of office equipment such as photocopiers, printers and laminators.
Closing date for the return of completed applications is 29th October 2021.
The benefits package includes generous annual leave of 23 days plus up to 7 additional days over Christmas/New Year as well as an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees’ physical and mental health. This leave is all in addition to Bank Holiday entitlement. There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.
South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.
We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to achieve and progress.
When you click on ‘Apply’, you will be forwarded to the application page which sits on a platform hosted by an external partner called Blue Octopus who support STCG throughout the recruitment process.
About Kingston College
Kingston College is a major provider of further and higher education in Kingston upon Thames. Situated in a thriving riverside town centre, Kingston College provides students with a friendly and stimulating environment for study.
Kingston is both a vibrant Surrey market town and one of the liveliest royal London boroughs, situated on the banks of the River Thames, 12 miles to the south west of London. Boasting great shopping, a colourful café culture, riverside walkways, a thriving arts scene and great nightlife, Kingston provides something for everyone. There are convenient and reliable bus and train services to all parts of the borough and London Waterloo can be reached in around 25 minutes.
Our extensive range of courses offers academic and vocational training from levels one to six. Every year over 600 students take up places at top UK universities and thousands more gain professional qualifications and training. The College is very proud of its position as one of the top ten university feeders in London and the South East.
Kingston College has recently been awarded the matrix Standard and matrix Excellence Awards for organisations that have made exceptional progress against the standard. Matrix is a national quality standard which assesses an institution’s information, advice and guidance services and their level of customer service. Kingston College achieved whole college matrix accreditation in July 2008 in recognition of its excellence and impartiality with regard to its student support services. Matrix ensures that the right student enrols on the right course and, most importantly, enjoys the right support.
Our courses cover a spectrum of levels with content aimed at 16 to 19 and 16 to 24 year olds, adult education, higher education, short courses and courses for international students.
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