Office Administrator - Receptionist

Philip Southcote School; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Philip Southcote School is looking for an Office Administrator - Receptionist to provide high-quality administrative support within the school environment. The role entails front-line customer service to families and visitors, contributing to a welcoming and efficient school office. The position requires relevant experience and a commitment to safeguarding the wellbeing of students.

Benefits

Generous pension

Training and development opportunities

Wellbeing support including 24/7 GP access

Discount platform access

Occupational sick pay

Free parking

Qualifications

• Awareness and commitment to child protection and safeguarding.
• Experience in an office environment.
• Previous administrative experience within a school.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Customer Service

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Tools

School software packages (e.g. Arbor)

Job description

Benefits: Generous pension, 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 - Receptionist to join our team at Philip Southcote 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 Philip Southcote School

Philip Southcote School is a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities School for students aged 11 to 19. As part of Bourne Education Trust (BET), a successful multi-academy trust comprising twenty-four schools across Surrey, Hampshire, and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, we are committed to "Transforming schools...changing lives."

We are extremely proud of our educational offer which has the overarching goal of preparing our students for adulthood. Philip Southcote School is a place where students quickly establish a sense of belonging and feel safe throughout their educational journey with us.

Spread across five sites within Surrey, each learning provision is staffed and resourced to meet the individual needs of all Philip Southcote students.

Philip Southcote Main School: A 3-Form Entry site for students aged 11 to 16 years.

Philip Southcote Sixth Form: For students age 16 to 19 years, this state of the art and newly opened site at The Meads is within walking distance from the main school.

Philip Southcote Satellite Centres: Our centres are based within mainstream secondary schools. Chertsey High School, Chertsey, Epsom and Ewell High School and Kings International School, Camberley.

Details

Contract: Term time, permanent

Start Date: 1st September 2025

Hours: 36 hours a week, 39 weeks per year (8:15am-4pm Mon-Thur, 8:15-3:45pm Fri)

• Generous workplace pension through LGPS (Employer contribution 18.9%)
• 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 23rd June 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.

Addlestone Moor, Weybridge, Surrey, KT15 2QH

School type

Job Posted

18/06/2025

Role

Administration

Subject

Administration

Employment type

Term time

23/06/2025

1st September 2025

Job reference

PSS/OA/062025

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