Admin Officer

Cognita Schools; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme enrollment

Free lunch during term time

School holidays and public holidays

School fee discount

Exclusive third-party discounts

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Cognita Schools is seeking an experienced Admin Officer to support the day-to-day running of the school in a busy north London campus. You will be one of the first points of contact for pupils, parents, staff and visitors, delivering excellent customer service and maintaining accurate records.

The role involves a broad range of administrative duties, from pupil records and attendance to coordinating correspondence and supporting school activities, clubs and events.

Qualifications

• Organised and self-motivated administrator with strong communication and customer service skills.
• Experience in a similar administrative role.
• Degree-level education or First Aid at Work qualification.
• Experience working with children would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Maintain pupil records and support attendance processes.
• Respond to enquiries and coordinate correspondence.
• Assist with administration of school activities, clubs and events.
• Work closely with teaching staff and Senior Leadership Team to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Organised

Multitasking

Communication

Customer service

Email etiquette

Under pressure

Education

Degree-level education

First Aid at Work

Job description

About the School - Alleyn's Hampstead Nursery & Junior School:

Cognita has formed a partnership with the Alleyn’s Schools Group to establish two leading independent day schools in north London. This pioneering collaboration brings together one of the world’s most influential education groups, Cognita, which educates over 100,000 students across 21 countries, and Alleyn’s, south London’s finest co-educational day school and Co-educational School of the Year 2025.

As part of this partnership, North Bridge House Regent’s Park Prep and North Bridge House Hampstead became Alleyn’s schools. Alleyn’s Regent’s Park successfully transitioned in September 2025, welcoming pupils aged 3–11. Alleyn’s Hampstead followed in September 2026, offering an exceptional education for pupils aged 2–18 and bringing the distinctive Alleyn’s ethos of academic excellence, creativity, and care to north London.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Admin Officer to join our fantastic team.

About the Role:

As an Admin Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the smooth and efficient day-to-day running of the school. Acting as one of the first points of contact for pupils, parents, staff, visitors, and external stakeholders, you will help create a welcoming and professional environment while delivering excellent customer service.

You will undertake a broad range of administrative duties, including maintaining pupil records, supporting attendance processes, responding to enquiries, coordinating correspondence, and assisting with the administration of school activities, clubs, and events. Working closely with teaching staff, the Senior Leadership Team, and colleagues across the wider school community, you will contribute to the effective operation of the school and help ensure information is maintained accurately across internal systems.

This is a permanent, full-time (40 hours per week) position.

Who We Are Looking For:

You will be an organised and self-motivated administrator with strong communication and customer service skills. You will be confident managing a varied workload, able to multitask effectively, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively in a busy environment. You will have experience in a similar administrative role and demonstrate professionalism in all interactions, including excellent email etiquette. A positive and supportive approach, attention to detail, and the ability to work well under pressure are essential. Experience working with children would be an advantage, as would degree-level education or a First Aid at Work qualification.

Benefits at Cognita:

• Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience
• Enrolment in our company's pension scheme
• Free lunch provided during Term Time
• School holidays and public holidays
• School fee discount
• Exclusive third-party discounts
• Ongoing professional development

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Cognita Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available on the school website. Details on Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is included within the Application Guidance.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.

Closing date: 23:59 GMT (UTC), Sunday 8th November 2026.