School Receptionist & Administrative Assistant

Royal Alexandra and Albert School; Reigate; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Receptionist & Administrative Assistant to join their vibrant community. In this part-time role, you will play a vital role in managing reception duties and providing essential administrative support. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and IT skills, along with excellent interpersonal abilities to foster positive relationships within the school. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a supportive environment while contributing to the well-being of students and staff alike. If you are adaptable and thrive in a dynamic setting, this role could be your next great adventure!

Benefits

Professional and supportive staff team

Beautiful estate in parkland

Convenient location

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and IT skills are essential for this role.
• Must be confident working independently and managing changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage reception duties and provide administrative support.
• Assist the Director of Operations with daily office management.

Skills

Organizational Skills

IT Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Flexibility

Tools

SIMS

Go4Schools

Google Drive

Job description

School Receptionist & Administrative Assistant

Ref: SCH-RAaAS-0165 0 day(s) remaining Establishment: Royal Alexandra & Albert School Location: Reigate Salary: £10,267.20 (£21,475 FTE) Department: Administration Job Type: Part Time Closing Date: 10/02/2025 09:00 Interview Date: TBC Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 22.50 Weeks per Year: 35.000 Pay Grade: £10,267.20 (£21,475 FTE)

The Role

The Royal Alexandra and Albert School exists to give our children a distinctly different start in life, preparing them for the world with hope, optimism, compassion, and empathy.

We are a co-educational, non-selective state boarding school for boys and girls aged 7 - 18. This is a boarding school with Flexi Boarding students attending from the local area and a lively community of around 400 Full Boarders, passionately involved in a wide range of after-school and weekend activities and trips.

Our Ofsted inspection of March 2024 states, “pupils are happy and well cared for at Royal Alexandra and Albert School. They benefit from positive relationships with staff across the school. Pupils feel safe, confident that if they report any concerns or worries they will be dealt with.”

We offer:

• Professional, supportive and committed staff team
• Beautiful estate set in 260 acres of parkland
• Convenient location, close to the A23 and M25
• Free on-site parking

We are looking for a Receptionist & Administrative Assistant to manage reception duties and provide administrative support by handling tasks requiring generalist knowledge and skills, while also assisting the Director of Operations with daily office management. This dynamic and fast-paced role demands a high level of autonomy in scheduling and workload management.

The successful candidate will:

1. Have strong organizational and IT skills, with familiarity or willingness to learn systems such as SIMS, Go4Schools, and Google Drive.
2. Be confident working independently while seeking support and assistance when appropriate.
3. Possess excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrating tact, sensitivity, integrity, and good judgment.
4. Be flexible and adaptable in managing changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement.

Safeguarding Information:

The Royal Alexandra and Albert School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post if successful, including an Enhanced DBS check. Staff must be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety regulations, security and confidentiality, reporting all concerns as appropriate. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

At The Royal Alexandra and Albert School, we strive to be inclusive and value the positive impact of diversity and equality within our school. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, and particularly encourage those from ethnic minority groups who reflect the diversity, and varied cultural and ethnic backgrounds, of our student community / boarding community.

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