School Administrator (Prep School)

Framlingham College is a co-educational day and boarding school comprising of the Prep School in the beautiful surroundings of Brandeston Hall, and the Senior School which is set in the stunning surroundings in the market town of Framlingham.

We require a motivated and dedicated School Administrator to work within our busy Prep School Admin team. The successful candidate will be a strong team player with excellent communication as well as organisation skills, and be responsible for maintaining strong relationships with parents, pupils and staff. Reporting to the Head’s PA, the School Administrator is required to provide support to the Head in the PA’s absence, as well as providing secretarial support to the Senior Leadership Team. Due to the nature and remit of the job requirements, the role is office based.

JOB PURPOSE

To offer a warm welcome to current parents, potential parents, staff and visitors. Assist with the smooth running of the school office systems including a professional reception service as required. Provide general administrative support to the Registrar/PA as well as the Prep School Senior Leadership Team as necessary.

KEY RESPONSIBLITIES

This is not an exhaustive list and the post holder will be expected to show flexibility and assist with other tasks of a similar nature. The post holder will be expected to work at Framlingham Prep School as well as the Senior School as necessary.

General Duties

• Respond to parental enquires as required.
• Provide secretarial support for the Head as necessary in the PA’s absence (filling, typing, document management, minutes, diary and events management, shredding etc.).
• Oversee and send out all correspondence and letters to parents, ensuring all are sent in accordance with the school’s policy, including proof reading. 
• Ensure a professional and efficient reception service, providing cover when required. 

For the full job description, please download our recruitment pack

The post is offered on a part-time basis. Ideally, this would involve working Monday and Wednesday 8:30am – 5:00pm in addition to approximately 20 Saturday mornings during term time. We are able to offer flexibility for the right candidate, so please specify your preference within your cover letter, and this will be discussed in more detail at interview.

The salary for the role will be based on £11.81 per hour.

We offer a supportive working environment as well as free lunch each day the kitchen is operational. We also offer a number of other benefits including contributory pension scheme and complimentary gym membership.

Please submit a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role together with an application form. Recruitment packs along with the application form are available from the HR Department on 01728 723789, email: Recruitment@framlinghamcollege.co.uk or from www.framlinghamcollege.co.uk.

Click 'apply now' to download our application form.

Closing date: Midday Thursday 29th September

Interviews: w/c Monday 3rd October

Framlingham College is 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 & Barring Service.