Senior Administrator

About the School - Cumnor House Boys

Our philosophy is to ensure that each pupil at Cumnor House is given the opportunity to develop not just on an educational level, but also socially. Therefore, our curriculum contains varied subjects and activities, ensuring that every child gets the most out of the time they spend at school.

By striking the perfect balance between disciplined learning practices and a friendly atmosphere we can be confident in providing the perfect environment for our children to flourish.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Administrator to join our fantastic team.

About Cognita

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.

About the role

In your new role you will ensure a welcoming and secure environment for all visitors and contractors, while managing parental enquiries with exceptional customer service. This includes answering calls and emails promptly, maintaining attendance records, and collaborating with colleagues to refine school procedures. Additionally, the role encompasses the administration of extracurricular care services, providing support to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), and overseeing transport arrangements for school activities, this includes a focus on keeping the reception area stocked with up-to-date marketing materials and assisting the SLT and marketing team in organizing school events and Open Mornings.

In this role you will be required to act as the primary First Aider, manage the medical room, ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, and maintain the security of medications. Training will be provided on this. This role also involves being trained to handle specific medical conditions and the use of specialized equipment, ensuring the well-being of all students.

To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please Click Here.

Who we are looking for:

• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English

• Significant experience of working in an admin role within a busy office/education environment

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc)

• Excellent People Skills, confident and friendly with a good awareness of customer care

• Knowledge of working with iSams is desirable

• Paediatric First Aid Training is desirable but not essential as training will be provided

Benefits at Cognita

• Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience

• Aviva Pension Scheme

• Free lunch provided during Term Time

• School fee discount

• Exclusive third-party discounts

• Professional Development

How to Apply

Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: Sunday 21st July. Please use the Personal Statement box to explain how you are a good fit for the role and how you meet the Person Specification.​

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.

EARLY APPLICATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO INTERVIEW AND APPOINT PRIOR TO CLOSING DATE FOR THE RIGHT APPLICANT.