Office Administrator - Receptionist

Philip Southcote School; Addlestone; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in Surrey is seeking an Office Administrator - Receptionist to provide high-quality administrative support. This permanent position offers an opportunity to join a dedicated team, with a focus on safeguarding and enhancing the educational experience for students. The role includes essential administrative duties alongside excellent customer service. Generous benefits and a supportive work environment are offered, aligned with the school's commitment to excellence.

Benefits

Generous pension

Condensed school year

Training and development

Wellbeing support

Discount platform access

Free parking

Occupational sick pay

Qualifications

• Experience working in an office environment.
• Previous reception/administrative experience within a school.
• Commitment to safeguarding children.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective administrative support to the School Business Manager.
• Keep up-to-date records of changing school information.
• Admin support to teachers and Leadership.

Skills

Customer Service

Administrative Support

Safeguarding Awareness

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Tools

School Software Packages (e.g., Arbor)

Job description

Benefits: Generous pension, condensed school year, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work-life balance, family-friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay

We are seeking an Office Administrator - Receptionistto join our team at Jubilee High School, part of Bourne Education Trust.

Our office administrators are responsible for providing with a high level of accuracy, effective and efficient administrative and clerical support within the school alongside an excellent and proactive front-line customer service to families and visitors.

About Jubilee High School

Jubilee High School is a high-performing comprehensive school dedicated to serving the educational needs of families in Runnymede, Woking, and Elmbridge. As part of the Bourne Education Trust (BET), a successful multi-academy trust comprising twenty-five schools across Surrey, Hampshire, and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, we are committed to "Transforming schools...changing lives."

At Jubilee High, our mission is to ensure that every child thrives during their time with us. We are proud to have received a strong 'Good' Ofsted grading in March 2024, a testament to our commitment to excellence. Our priority is to help our students achieve more than they ever thought possible.

Details

Position: Office Administrator (Reception)

Contract: Term time, permanent

Start Date: 1st September 2025

• Generous workplace pension through LGPS (Employer contribution 18.9%)
• Condensed school year with two week half term in October
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests and flu vaccinations
• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform
• Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide effective administrative support to the School Business Manager and
• office team
• Undertake general admin duties as required for the efficient function of the
• office team
• Keep up-to-date records of changing school information and maintain key
• information for reference and distribution, as necessary
• Provide admin support to teachers and Leadership as required

Requirements include:

• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent appropriate qualification)
• Experience working in an office environment
• Previous reception / administrative experience within a school environment
• Experience of school software packages such as Arbor

For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.

Our Culture

At Bourne Education Trust, we value colleagues who are:

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
• Collaborative and innovative
• Committed, engaged and professional
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity

How to apply for this role:

Please click 'Apply' tocomplete our online application form. Please note CVs without a fully completed application form will not be considered.

The closing date for this vacancy is the 2nd July 2025. However we strongly recommend applying early to have the best possible chance of being considered. Applications will be considered on receipt, and we retain the right to amend the closing date and withdraw this vacancy if we have received sufficient applications.

Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.

School Lane, Addlestone, Surrey, KT15 1TE

School type

Job Posted

19/06/2025

Role

Administration

Subject

Administration

Employment type

Term time

02/07/2025

1st September 2025

Job reference

OA/062025

For further information about this vacancy please contact us using Ref: OA/062025.