School Administrator

• School Administrator
• Park Hill Preparatory School and Nursery
• Salary: Depending on experience and qualification,
• Contract type: 51 Weeks a year
• Hours of Work: Full time, 40 hours per week
• Contract term: Permanent
• Start date: ASAP

Park Hill Preparatory School and Nursery is looking to recruit a highly organised and engaging School Administrator to join their wonderful staff team. This is an exciting opportunity for you to join a progressive independent school and be at the heart of the day to day running of the school. You will be working alongside a passionate Headteacher and as the School administrator you will be critical to the successful running of the school.

Park Hill Preparatory School and Nursery is a highly successful, flourishing co-educational independent day school for children from 2 to 11 years, based in Kingston, South West London. Park Hill Preparatory School and Nursery enjoys a national reputation for its innovative use of technology, performing arts provision and its emphasis on sports and physical activity. It is proud to be recognised as an Apple Distinguished School and offers a balanced and rich curriculum.

As our School administrator you should be passionate about children and be their learning, this is a non teaching position however all work at Park Hill Preparatory School and Nursery focuses on pupil development and the continued excellence of our provision.

You will be working to support the Leadership Team of the school which comprises of the Head and Deputy, along with the Nursery Manager. This team is responsible for the day to day operations for the whole school. You will also play a key link between the school and the wider Inspired Learning Group of schools.

Duties will include, but are not limited to, the following;

• Liaising with parents, carers, teachers and member of the public. Responding and assisting with requests as they arise.
• Being the main point of contact at the school, responding in a friendly professional manner.
• Provide administrative support to the Headteacher and other school staff as requested.
• Attending and organising school events and meetings.
• Keeping pupil record up to date including admissions, attendance and census details.

You will be joining a team of supportive staff who work together to maintain the school values. We are looking to appoint a well organised, committed and passionate administrator. Having worked in a school previously would be an advantage however is not essential. The Headteacher would welcome applications from experienced Personal Assistants or individuals looking for their first role as a school administrator. Experience using a wide range of IT systems including MacOS/iPad would be desirable. 

This is a full time, permanent role working closely with the Headteacher. Hours will be based around the needs of the Headteacher and senior leaders at the school. This is a varied and stimulating role and would provide you with an exciting job where no two days will be the same.

At Park Hill Preparatory School as part of the Inspired Learning Group you will benefit from;

• Competitive Salary.
• Staff Parking
• Annual salary review.
• Professional Development and Training opportunities with the prospect of career and salary progression as our business grows.
• Ongoing coaching from the management team.
• Childcare fee discount.
• Annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays increasing with service.
• Pension scheme.
• Refer a friend scheme up to £750.
• Health cash plan covering 10 healthcare benefits and services such as optical, dental, dental accident, chiropody, therapy treatments and health club concession. Access to Doctor line from anywhere in the world.
• Employee Assistance Programme

A full job description is available on request.

Interested candidates should send an application by visiting https://www.inspiredlearninggroup.co.uk/vacancies/ at the earliest possible time. The review of applications will begin as soon as applications are received. The school reserves the right to appoint before the stated application deadline date should an exceptionally appropriate candidate be identified.

If you love working with children and you want to further your experience with the promise of working in a thriving setting with outstanding pupils and staff, please apply now!

For further details or to discuss the role please contact tom@inspiredlearninggroup.co.uk

Park Hill Preparatory School is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).