This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced administrator with line management skills to play a key role as Administration Manager at one of London's top day schools.
You will be responsible for the line management of the Reception Team, plus Administration Assistant and all office and administration services for Wimbledon High School, ensuring these are provided to agreed standards. There will also be a requirement to support the Director of Finance & Operations as per the job description.
You will provide all school staff with a comprehensive administrative support service so that they can undertake their roles with maximum effectiveness. You will also provide a customer-focused and efficient reception service to visitors and telephone callers, presenting a welcoming and professional image of the school.
This role is a 12-month fixed term contract starting from 1st September (with possibility to start sooner if there is availability).
Holiday Entitlement: 30 days plus bank holidays.
First class organisational and administrative skills, excellent communication skills, and knowledge of office management processes are essential requirements.
You will need administrative experience in a complex organization in addition to proven experience of handling sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy. The ability to remain calm under pressure and work to tight deadlines is equally important.
About the School:
Since 1880, Wimbledon High School GDST has been educating girls to go out into the world and make a difference. Our acclaimed pastoral programme GROW, enriching co-curricular opportunities, character-forging partnerships and our 'playful scholarship' approach to academic life make for a compelling environment where every individual can flourish and be herself. Located in the heart of Wimbledon, we are less than 20 minutes from central London.
Benefits
As part of the Girls' Day School Trust, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:
- Competitive salaries and pay progression
- Access to extensive professional development opportunities
- GDST Flexible Pension Plan
- Training grants for qualifications
- Free life assurance benefit
- A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
- Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
- A Cycle to Work scheme
- Competitive terms and conditions of employment
For further information and to apply, please click the apply button.
The closing date is 9.00am on 10 July 2024.
Interviews will take place on 17 July 2024.
The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening including online searches will apply to this post.
