School Office Administrator

At Kensington Prep School - GDST, we have a new position open for an School Office Administrator to join a friendly administrative team, providing an efficient point of contact within our reception.

Job overview

Kensington Prep seeks an outstanding School Office Administrator to provide high quality administrative and organisational support to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the school office.As the first point of contact for parents, pupils, staff, and visitors, the postholder will embody the school’s values, delivering a professional, welcoming, and responsive service at all times.

Job requirements

Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectivelyStrong communication skills, both written and verbal

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Ability to work calmly and efficiently in a busy environmentProfessional, approachable, and personable

Discreet and trustworthy, with a high level of integrity

Proactive, flexible, and solutions-focused

Proven administrative or secretarial experience,

ideally within an educational setting

Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office (including mail merge); experience with MIS systems (e.g. iSAMS or SIMS) desirable

Why join us?

As our School Office Administrator, you’ll be able to take pride in ensuring a friendly and courteous port of call is available for any enquiries, contributing as a key part of a wider team to ensure daily administrative operations run smoothly. You’ll have access to training and professional development opportunities within this post, building on key skills to ensure you have a comprehensive and full working knowledge of administration.