Pre Prep Office Administrator

The Independent Schools Council; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The King’s School is seeking an organized administrator to provide high‑quality support to the Head of Pre‑Prep, staff, parents and pupils. You will oversee the day‑to‑day running of the Pre‑Prep Office, coordinate events, maintain pupil records and assist with family communications to ensure smooth operations.

The successful candidate will have strong organisational and IT skills, be committed to excellent customer service, and bring prior administrative experience.

Qualifications

• Previous administrative experience is essential.
• Experience in a school environment would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication and IT skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day‑to‑day running of the Pre-Prep Office.
• Coordinate key events and activities.
• Maintain pupil records.
• Support communications with families.
• Help ensure the smooth operation of the department.

Skills

Organisational skills

Excellent communication

IT skills

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Hours: 8.00am – 2.30pm, Monday to Friday, term time only

This is a varied and rewarding role providing high-quality administrative and organisational support to the Head of Pre-Prep, staff, parents and pupils. You will oversee the day-to-day running of the Pre-Prep Office, coordinate key events and activities, maintain pupil records, support communications with families and help ensure the smooth operation of the department.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, have excellent communication and IT skills, enjoy working in a busy environment and be committed to providing outstanding customer service. Previous administrative experience is essential, and experience of working in a school environment would be advantageous.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 20 August 2026. Interviews will take place on 25 or 26 August 2026.

The King’s School is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process which is in line with the statutory Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates.

All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.