Administrative Assistant

We are seeking an administrator with superb organisational skills and a keen eye for detail to join our busy school office where high standards are essential. The successful candidate will be responsible for a wide range of general administrative duties including the handling of internal and external enquiries by telephone and electronic mail, updating SIMS with changes to pupil details, processing pupil joiners and leavers, liaising with Admissions, Heads of Departments and Heads of Year, assisting with the organisation of Prep School clubs, placing stationery orders, assisting with the completion and submission of complex forms and returns, including those to outside agencies, raising purchase orders, assisting with mailings, and providing cover for the Receptionist as necessary.

This role will require substantial contact with colleagues, pupils, pupil parents (our clients) and suppliers, professionalism, courtesy and clear written and spoken communication skills are therefore of great importance to us. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the ability to work supportively and in collaboration with other staff, as well as independently, to maintain absolute confidentiality in all relevant aspects of the work, to be comfortable working in a busy, reactive environment, juggling several different tasks at once, prioritising as appropriate, and yet remaining calm throughout.

Working hours: 

• This is a full-time, year-round role 
• The working hours for this role will be: 08:30 – 17:30 on Mondays to Fridays inclusive of lunch.

To apply, please visit our website via the apply button. 

Closing date: 24 August 2022.  Applications will, however, be reviewed as they arrive.

Interview date: w/c 8th August 2022

Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. Harrodian is unable to act as a sponsor for an employment visa.