School Office Administrator

St Mary's Independent School; Colchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

EAP

Occupational health

Lunch during term-time

Tea and coffee facilities

Grounds and location

Free parking

Bike2Work

Friendly team

Job summary

St Mary's Independent School is seeking a proactive Senior School Office Administrator to provide essential administrative support for the Senior School office, ensuring smooth daily operations in a busy environment.

The role requires strong organisational and communication skills, the ability to work well within a team, and a commitment to safeguarding and high professional standards in a school setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in school administration or similar role is preferred.
• Strong organisational and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work as part of a team and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative support to the Senior School office.
• Assist with communications and diary/appointments management.
• Coordinate routine admin tasks to ensure efficient day-to-day operation of the Senior School.

Skills

Administrative support

Organisational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

GCSEs or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

School IT systems

Job description

The purpose of this role is to provide high-quality administrative support and contribute to the efficient running of the Senior School office, supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of a busy school.

St Mary's Independent School is looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking Senior School Office Administrator.

Benefits of working for St Mary's include:

• Staff discount for School fees (subject to qualifying criteria)
• Enhanced employee assistance programme including counselling sessions, coaching, and 24-hour helpline
• Occupational health support
• Lunch available during term-time
• Tea and coffee facilities provided
• Pleasant working grounds and location
• Free parking on site
• Friendly team
• Bike2Work Scheme

Please see the candidate information pack for more information on the job role and person specification. St Mary's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All candidates must be willing to undergo enhanced child protection screening.