Senior School Office Administrator

Shorefields; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount for School fees

Enhanced employee assistance programme

Occupational health support

Tea and coffee facilities provided

Pleasant working grounds and location

Free parking on site

Bike2Work Scheme

Job summary

St Mary's Independent School in Colchester, Essex, is seeking an enthusiastic Senior School Office Administrator to provide high-quality administrative support and help run the Senior School office efficiently. The role supports day-to-day operations of a busy school and requires safeguarding eligibility.

This is a part-time, permanent position with immediate start. The school offers a range of staff benefits and a friendly, close-knit team environment in Colchester.

Qualifications

• Experience providing high-quality administrative support.
• Ability to support busy school office.
• Willingness to undergo enhanced child protection screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Senior School Office.
• Assist with day-to-day operations of the office.
• Support staff, students and visitors as needed.

Job description

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 05/10/2026 4pm Date of Interviews: On a rolling basis

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

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 is an Independent day school in Colchester, Essex for girls aged 4-16 and with a Kindergarten for children age 2-4. Our vision is to empower girls to thrive at school and beyond, and the Lower School has been ranked 12th highest performing Preparatory Schools in England by the Sunday Times. Many girls achieve scholarships to senior school, and we have an impressive 11+ pass rate for those who choose to sit the exam. At our Senior School, excellent GCSE results are achieved each year. We're able to achieve such success by tailoring the education to suit the needs of each individual in our small classes and by giving the girls the encouragement and support they need to aim high.

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


• 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.

Information about the School

St Mary's School is a happy, high achieving independent day school for girls aged 4-16 years with a Kindergarten for children age 2-4 years. We are a member of the Girls’ Schools Association, Independent Association of Preparatory Schools and the Independent Schools Association.

At St Mary’s, we believe that girls are remarkable and have different educational needs. With us, girls will be inspired, build resilience, advance academically, learn what interests her and grow. We understand that the girls’ wellbeing matters and is critical to achieving. Girls at St Mary’s are not only self-confident and capable, but also kind and considerate.

Parents want the world for their daughters – and so do we. When she leaves us, she’ll be empowered to rise to the challenges and the opportunities the world presents.

We have a low staff turnover at St Mary’s, but occasionally we are in the position to invite suitably qualified individuals to join our friendly, close-knit team.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Mrs Molly Terry
91 Lexden Road, Colchester
Essex, CO3 3RB Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]