Foundation Administrator

Summary:

Foundation Administrator job opportunity – term time only, starting soon.

About the School:

A school dedicated to academic excellence and student wellbeing, offering a co-educational environment from nursery to sixth form with a strong focus on innovation and personal development.

The Opportunity:

As a Foundation Administrator, you will play a key role in supporting the smooth operation of the school’s front-of-house and administrative functions. This is a term-time only position, ideal for someone looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and supportive educational environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure a professional and welcoming response to all incoming calls, emails, and in-person inquiries from parents, staff, and the wider community.
• Administer morning and afternoon registers accurately and efficiently.
• Support the Senior School office with a wide range of administrative tasks.
• Maintain up-to-date student records within the Management Information System (iSAMS).
• Assist with first aid duties in the medical room (training provided).
• Provide excellent customer service to visitors when covering the reception desk.
• Support the planning and delivery of school events such as Open Days, entrance testing, and parent meetings.
• Provide administrative cover at other school office sites across the Stephen Perse sites as required.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Proficiency in using administrative software and systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to promoting the school’s values and mission.

Preferred

• Experience in a school or educational setting.
• Previous administrative or reception experience.
• Basic knowledge of Management Information Systems (iSAMS).
• First Aid training or willingness to obtain it.
• Flexibility to work across multiple sites as needed.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary with a contributory pension scheme and matching up to 7%.
• Access to salary sacrifice tech and cycle to work schemes.
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits, including life assurance, flu immunisation, and private health and dental plans.