Music and Drama Administrator
Sir William Perkins's School
Surrey
- £22,139 per year
- New
- Salary:
- £22,139 (actual)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As Soon As Possible
- Apply by:
- 12 January 2025
Job overview
Music and Drama Administrator
Full-time during term time
Permanent
Term time only plus ten days working in the holidays
Salary: £22,139 (actual)
Are you passionate about the performing arts and ready to bring your administrative expertise to a vibrant school setting? We are seeking a dedicated Music and Drama Administrator to support the smooth running of our thriving Music and Drama departments. The successful candidate will work full-time (37.5 hours) during term time plus an additional ten days to be worked across the holiday periods, in arrangement with the line manager. Part-time options may be considered for the right candidate.
About the Role
As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive administrative support to both departments, enabling the delivery of exceptional curricular and co-curricular activities. This is a diverse and rewarding role, perfect for someone who thrives in a creative environment and enjoys multitasking.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and support peripatetic music and LAMDA teachers, including timetabling, IT assistance, and student absence management.
- Administer ABRSM and LAMDA exam arrangements, liaising with parents, pupils, and exam boards.
- Communicate with parents, students, and the wider school community regarding departmental updates and opportunities.
- Assist in the organisation and management of productions, student showcases, and external trips, including ticketing, risk assessments, and logistics.
- Maintain departmental records, inventories, and resources, including musical instruments, sheet music, and co-curricular registers.
We’re looking for an organised and enthusiastic individual with:
- A strong general education, with GCSE passes in Mathematics and English.
- Proven administrative skills, with an ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence in working with both young people and adults.
- An interest in Music and Drama. Experience with LAMDA, ABRSM, or working within education is an advantage.
How to apply
Please complete the online application
Closing date for applications is: Sunday 12 January at 11:59pm
Interviews will be held: During week commencing 13 January
Early applications are encouraged as the School reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.
About us
Sir William Perkins’s School is a high-performing, academically selective, independent girls’ school for approximately 600 students aged 11 – 18 years. The Head is both a member of HMC and GSA. It is located on an attractive 12- acre site situated on the outskirts of Chertsey, a two-minute walk from the railway station and very near to the junction of the M3 and M25.
Safeguarding Statement:
Sir William Perkins’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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About Sir William Perkins's School
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Welcome to Sir William Perkins's School
Where Generosity, Curiosity and Ambition thrive and Great Things are expected
At Sir William Perkins’s School, students are at our heart. We expect the best from them and in return they can expect the best from us – both in terms of teaching of the highest quality, and in receiving the tailored support and attention they need to achieve.
We know our students, their talents, hopes and aspirations; and in turn we seek staff who actively encourage our students to explore their interests and achieve their potential in an innovative and inspiring atmosphere.
Founded in 1725, we are a warm and friendly independent girls’ school for 600 students aged 11-18. Set in 13 acres of attractive green-belt grounds in Surrey, SWPS is a beautiful environment with first-rate facilities, in which both staff and students flourish.
Easily reached by road or public transport, we are a two-minute walk from Chertsey Train Station, with direct links to London Waterloo and surrounding towns.
The power of potential
We challenge each student to explore their potential through academic aspiration and active participation. We teach our students to expect Great Things of themselves, because we know every individual is capable of Great Things.
Academic success is always our priority, but education should be about far more than achieving top grades. We believe in educating the whole person and equipping our students with the confidence to make their mark on the world.
We encourage students to become involved in the many co-curricular activities on offer. Taking every opportunity to develop their interests and creativity, their interpersonal, teamwork and leadership skills, to be forward-thinking and to reach into the wider community.
A SWPS student is:
- Generous with their thoughts, their gifts and their time.
- Curious about their world and their future.
- Ambitious for themselves and for others.
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