Music Administrator

Colchester Royal Grammar School; Colchester; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Health and wellbeing support

Eye care vouchers

Job summary

Colchester Royal Grammar School seeks a capable school administrator to join our busy office. The role requires IT literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook), strong communication, and the ability to stay calm under pressure during a busy day.

Working 20 hours per week during term time (39 weeks) 8:30am–12:30pm, you will support administrative tasks, coordinate with staff, and help deliver a smooth pupil experience in a welcoming, diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in busy office environments.
• Strong communication skills and a calm, professional approach.
• IT literacy with Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Attention to detail and reliability in a busy school office.

Skills

IT literacy

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Attention to detail

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen in one of the country's leading selective schools

The successful candidate will have a flexible approach to their work, have previous experience within a busy office environment, be IT literate (fully conversant in Word, Excel and Outlook), have exceptional communication skills and be calm under pressure. Professionalism and attention to detail in this role are paramount.

Colchester Royal Grammar School is an 11-18 school for boys and admits girls into a co-educational Sixth Form. It is one of very few state boarding schools, with a family style boarding house designed for 30 Sixth Form students. This adds to the multicultural community of the school, which also offers a wide range of trips, exchanges and extracurricular activities to enrich the students' education. The school has outstanding music and drama facilities and a comprehensive sports fixture list. To find out more about our school, please click here.

Awarded The Sunday Times Parent Power East Anglia State Secondary School of the Decade and The Sunday Times State Secondary School of the Year for Academic Excellence East Anglia 2026.

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools across the South West, South, South East and East of England, consisting of early years, primary, secondary and specialist provision.

We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances. That's why we invest in our people, so that our staff are best supported to positively impact our pupils.

Learn more about our Vision and Values here

What our Trust will offer you:

• Career Development: We're committed to your growth and offer fantastic opportunities for career advancement. From staff development days and conferences to apprenticeships at every level, we provide clear pathways for progression and exciting promotional opportunities across regions.
• Health and Wellbeing Support: Access our 24/10 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations and eye care vouchers. Enjoy reduced membership fees at our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes.

This is a part time role for 20 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time) working 8.30am - 12.30pm, Monday to Friday.

Our School is enriched by a strongly multicultural and diverse student body. We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, and would welcome applications from people who support and enhance this ethos.