Front Desk & School Admin Coordinator

Cognita; Leatherhead; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension

Free lunch during term time

Free parking on site

School fee discount

Exclusive discounts

Professional development

Job summary

Downsend Sixth, part of Cognita, seeks an Admin Assistant & Receptionist to support students, parents and staff. You will be the welcoming Front of House, handle enquiries, and help coordinate communications and events across Admissions, Marketing, HR and the wider school community.

The role offers a permanent term-time plus contract, 40 hours per week (40 weeks per year), with flexibility for four-day weeks. A proactive, organised administrator with strong customer service is ideal.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Confident with a varied workload and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and digital systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative support across school activities.
• Welcome Front of House and manage enquiries from pupils, parents and visitors.
• Coordinate communications between Admissions, Marketing, HR and the wider school.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Organisation

Adaptability

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Downsend Sixth, part of Cognita, seeks an Admin Assistant & Receptionist to support students, parents and staff. You will be the welcoming Front of House, handle enquiries, and help coordinate communications and events across Admissions, Marketing, HR and the wider school community.

The role offers a permanent term-time plus contract, 40 hours per week (40 weeks per year), with flexibility for four-day weeks. A proactive, organised administrator with strong customer service is ideal.