Administrator

Administrator –King Henry VIII Senior School

Permanent, Full Time – 35 hours per week

Monday to Friday 08.00am to 4.00pm

Grade 4B FTE 22,635, Actual Salary £18,233

Term Time Plus 10 days (38 weeks)

The Senior School at King Henry’s is an amazing place to work and the Administrator position is right at the centre of everything we do. It is very much the heartbeat of school, and our Administrators are in many ways the face of the Senior School. We have the most wonderful children who are polite, kind, fun and engaging; they in turn have very supportive parents who work with us to achieve the best possible outcomes for the children; finally, our colleagues are inspiring, friendly and welcoming. It’s a stimulating and rewarding environment where every day is different, and you don’t just feel as though you’re making a difference; you are making a difference.

We are seeking a highly organised and dedicated Administrator to provide exceptional administrative support to our teachers, pupils, parents, and staff across all our school. The successful candidate will be responsible for a wide range of general administrative tasks and will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of school activities.

The Administrator will be responsible for supporting the reception function, serving as the first point of contact for visitors, pupils, and staff. They will manage and respond to emails and other communications in a timely and professional manner, while maintaining and organising both physical and electronic filing systems. The role also involves assisting in the preparation for and facilitation of meetings, ensuring that all necessary materials are available. Additionally, the Administrator will take responsibility for a variety of specific tasks, including supporting pupil wellbeing in areas such as Safeguarding, Counselling, First Aid, and Learning Support; managing the ordering of goods and supplies for school use; providing administrative support for the Duke of Edinburgh Scheme; and assisting with detentions and related administrative functions.

Experience of working in an office / administration environment is essential and school-based experience would be highly desirable although full training will be provided. Excellent communication skills with a calm professional and personable manner are essential as is the ability to relate to all staff and pupils within the school environment. You will be computer literate and be confident to work on your own and make decisions and show initiative in line with established processes and policies. You will be able to plan and organise your own work and cope with interruptions and changing priorities.

Coventry School Foundation is strongly committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to create a welcoming, respectful and safe environment for all members of our community, from every ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability/disability, religion and background. We know that more diverse teams are stronger teams, and that the more inclusive we are, the more our staff and pupils will feel a sense of belonging and will thrive. To enable us to make any reasonable adjustments, please let us know when you submit your application whether you have any special requirements to enable you to participate fully in the recruitment process.

Coventry School Foundation is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to this post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service and overseas police check if necessary. Candidates from overseas must provide information about their past conduct, for example, by providing documents issued by overseas teaching authorities.

A completed application form should reach the HR team at recruitment@csfoundation.org.uk as soon as possible, and no later than Friday 25th April. We reserve the right to close the process early.

Expected start date: As soon as possible