Administrator

Senior School Administrator

Contract: 37.5 hours per week, Term Time plus 3 weeks

Are you a detail-oriented and dynamic individual with a knack for organisation and a passion for supporting educational environments? We’re looking for a talented Senior School Administrator to join our vibrant team and make a real impact in our school community.

The Role: Reporting to our Compliance and Administration Manager, you’ll be the backbone of our administrative and organisational services. Your primary focus will be supporting school trips, music activities, and general office functions. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a talent for problem-solving, this role is perfect for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Trip Coordination: Lead the administration of school trips, from liaising with tour operators to managing logistics and communications with parents.
• Music Department Support: Assist with the smooth operation of our music department, including managing exam entries and supporting visiting music teachers.
• General Administration: Handle enquiries, prepare communications, assist with key school events, and provide administrative support across various functions.

Who We’re Looking For:

• Organised and Efficient: You’re a master of time management with a keen eye for detail.
• Communicative and Professional: Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with students, parents, and staff.
• Tech-Savvy: Proficient in Microsoft Office/Google Suite with the ability to quickly learn new systems.
• Adaptable and Enthusiastic: Flexible and ready to tackle new challenges positively.

Desirable Experience:

• Previous experience in a school environment.
• Familiarity with iSAMs or Google Suite.
• Experience in managing trips and activities.

About Us: We are seeking to appoint a Senior School Administrator at RMS for Girls. RMS is a leading independent girls’ day/boarding School with 940+ day and boarding pupils aged 2 to 18 and over 310 teaching and support staff, situated in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire.

This is a unique school where we combine dynamic teaching and learning with traditional expectations that are rooted in a long and proud history. RMS is committed to educating young women to be creative, enthusiastic and generous contributors to an ever-changing world.

What We Offer:

• Supportive Environment: Work alongside a dedicated team in a role that’s vital to our school’s success.
• Competitive Salary & Benefits: Enjoy a salary range of £21,894 - £23,274, with 5.6 weeks paid holiday, pension scheme, free lunches, and more!
• Career Development: Access to professional growth opportunities and an Employee Assistance Programme.

We are situated in stunning grounds of over 300 acres, with keen students and a large staff body. RMS is a fabulous environment in which to work and learn, future focussed and committed to delivering a first-class education by a motivated and positive staff body. Potential candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school website www.rmsforgirls.com for more information about our thriving school, with its excellent value-added results and inclusive community spirit that encourages both girls and staff to share a commitment to continued personal, professional and academic development. 

To make an application:

• Please read the attached Job Description before completing your application.
• To apply, please complete the My New Term Application Form, using the Supporting Statement section of the form to detail your suitability for the role, how your knowledge, experience and training meet the person specification. Please note CVs are not accepted. Link to apply: https://www.rmsforgirls.com/about-us/working-at-rms/
• The closing date for applications is Monday 23 September 2024 at 9.00am. Applications will be reviewed as they arrive, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time, please apply as soon as possible.
• Interviews will be held week commencing 30th September 2024
• If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further, please contact HR at hradmin@rmsforgirls.com or telephone the School on 01923 725762.

The Royal Masonic School is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to promoting equity, celebrating diversity and fostering inclusion in every aspect of school life for both pupils and staff in order to enable every individual to thrive. Our school community is built around our core values of inclusivity, courage, ambition, kindness, perseverance and integrity. Through the promotion of these values, we aim to ensure that every individual at RMS is celebrated and empowered to develop both personally and professionally. We encourage applications from everyone who shares these values and will embrace them at all times.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The Royal Masonic School for Girls is an equal opportunities employer. The Royal Masonic School for Girls is a Private Limited Company, Registered No 1339867 England, Registered Charity No 276784