At Kensington Prep School - GDST, we have a new position open for an School Office Administrator to join a friendly administrative team, providing an efficient point of contact within our reception.
Job overview
Kensington Prep seeks an outstanding School Office Administrator to provide high quality administrative and organisational support to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the school office.
As the first point of contact for parents, pupils, staff, and visitors, the postholder will embody the school’s values, delivering a professional, welcoming, and responsive service at all times.
Job requirements
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to work calmly and efficiently in a busy environment
- Professional, approachable, and personable
- Discreet and trustworthy, with a high level of integrity
- Proactive, flexible, and solutions-focused
- Proven administrative or secretarial experience,
- ideally within an educational setting
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office (including mail merge); experience with MIS systems (e.g. iSAMS or SIMS) desirable
Why join us?
As our School Office Administrator, you’ll be able to take pride in ensuring a friendly and courteous port of call is available for any enquiries, contributing as a key part of a wider team to ensure daily administrative operations run smoothly. You’ll have access to training and professional development opportunities within this post, building on key skills to ensure you have a comprehensive and full working knowledge of administration.
Safeguarding Statement:
The Girls’ Day School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.