Sixth Form/ IB Administrator

Maternity Cover

The Vacancy

Whitgift is a leading independent day and boarding school for boys, with approximately 1550 pupils including over one hundred boarding pupils and flexi-boarding pupils. It is set in an attractive 48-acre parkland site in South Croydon enjoying excellent links to London, Surrey and the south coast.

We are seeking to appoint a Sixth Form/IB Administrator. The successful applicant will play a major role in the day-to-day life of the Sixth Form Team and School Office and will need to be highly motivated, show a significant degree of initiative and be able to work efficiently and calmly, even at times of particular pressure. Experience of working in an office and the ability to prioritise workloads and manage deadlines is essential. Interpersonal and literacy skills of a high order will be required. Applicants must possess excellent customer care skills, be welcoming and have a diplomatic approach when dealing with difficult/sensitive situations. The post requires a positive person of cheerful and co-operative disposition, who has excellent timekeeping, attention to detail and a flexible approach. First class keyboard skills and proficiency in MS Office packages (in particular Word and Excel) are essential. Experience of iSAMS and Wisepay or similar is desirable.

In return we offer a generous salary and benefits package including a money purchase pension scheme (plus Life Assurance Cover), Employee Discount Club, discounted school fees for the Foundation Schools, membership of a healthcare plan, a range of family-friendly benefits and season ticket loan.

Closing date: Midnight, Friday 7 April 2023

We welcome applications from all sectors of our community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our student intake.

For further information about the role and the skills required, see the documents below and the green 'Apply Now' button for the online application form. For any queries, please telephone Human Resources Department on 020 8688 9222 or e-mail SchoolHR@whitgift.co.uk .

Applications will be reviewed daily so we invite interested candidates to apply as soon as possible. The school reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.

Whitgift School (part of the John Whitgift Foundation) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers, the Disclosure & Barring Service and on-line media checks (including personal, professional and other online activities).