Business Administrator
Oakfield Preparatory School
West Dulwich
- £28,500 per year
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 8 May 2024
Job overview
Oakfield is a warm and welcoming independent preparatory school in the heart of Dulwich. It is a friendly and dedicated community where everyone feels valued and respected.
You will be working directly with the School Business Manager and also have a close working partnership with the administrative team.
The Business Administrator will provide administrative support for the Financial and Operational processes of the school, working in a professional and friendly manner when dealing with parents, staff, pupils and contractors.
You will have:
- You will have knowledge of IT systems including databases and reporting
- Good understanding of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, word and PowerPoint)
- GSCE Grade C or equivalent in Maths & English
- Previous administration experience and ideally have worked in a school environment, preferably in the independent sector.
Hours: 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday).
Closing date: Wednesday 8 May 2024.
Interviews to take place: Thursday 23 May.
Please note, we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and reserve the right to close our vacancies early.
References will be taken up prior to interview.
Interviews to take place face to face at Oakfield School with the Deputy School Business Manager and Senior Administrator.
Application process: Towards the bottom of this page, you can download the job description and apply. Once you click apply you will be required to complete a short online application form and upload your CV.
Education Development Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults whom we work with and come into contact with around the world. All applicants are subject to thorough screening and successful candidates are subject to the relevant level of criminal record checks with national police authorities or the UK’s Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This will be at minimum a basic DBS check.
At Education Development Trust, we strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and knows they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks. We’re committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Education Development Trust an inclusive place to work. If you have specific requirements or adjustments, please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application. We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.
About Oakfield Preparatory School
- Oakfield Preparatory School
- 125-128 Thurlow Park Road, Dulwich
- London
- SE21 8HP
- United Kingdom
OAKFIELD PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Established in 1887, and a member of the leading global education provider, Education Development Trust, Oakfield Preparatory School, aims to give its pupils a caring, challenging and inspiring environment where they can develop during their formative years. We encourage every pupil to be inquisitive and forward-thinking, to best equip them with the wide range of personal qualities essential for them to thrive in tomorrow’s world, while instilling traditional principles of discipline, courtesy and respect.
Situated in green and leafy West Dulwich, transport links are excellent. Oakfield boasts very strong links with all its prestigious neighbouring senior schools to which Oakfield children gravitate, many with scholarships, at the end of Year 6.
Our range of Extra-Curricular Activities is extensive: from Karate to Reasoning, from Chess to the Orchestra, and many more in between. We encourage our children to discover their talents, and then we support them to make the most of their gifts.
All our children learn French with a host of other subjects taught by specialist teachers, such as IT, Sport, Music, including musical instruments, Mathematics, English, Science and Art. We believe there should be no ceiling to the achievements of our children. The pastoral care here at Oakfield is of the highest quality and staff have the highest expectations of our children. Oakfield is staffed by a highly dedicated and committed team of academic and support staff. The senior leadership team is strong with an excellent vision for the future of the school.
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