Salary: G06 – Starting from £24,790 pro rata (actual salary £20,507)
Hours: 35 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks).
Working pattern: Monday - Friday, hours to be agreed at interview. The post holder will be required to start work at 8am. Job share will be considered - please specify on your cover letter if this is your preference.
Excellent term time only role - we are seeking an experienced Administrator to join the Admin team in our busy school office and reception.
The successful candidate will provide efficient and effective administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of the school (and will include regular reception duties). A large part of this role will include school room bookings for classroom changes, exams, activities, meetings and more. Therefore experience with spreadsheets and a strong attention to detail is essential. They will also be providing regular reception cover primarily at our Post 16 Centre. Applicants must have experience in performing all aspects of administration using Microsoft Office and Gmail; experience of using Google Docs is desirable. Experience of SIMS or other school Management Information Systems would be highly advantageous, but full training will be provided.
We offer:
● The opportunity to join a hugely successful and oversubscribed school
● A wonderfully diverse student body
● A highly cohesive, experienced and high-performing Senior Leadership Team
● A committed and enthusiastic staff group
● Excellent opportunities for personal and professional development
Cotham School is a great place to work. Our staff are a cohesive, friendly and high performing team of professionals who are keen to welcome new colleagues into our school community to contribute to and share in our achievements. Join us and you’ll receive a wide range of employee benefits including:
● access to employee assistance programme – this includes counselling, physio sessions, menopause support, bereavement support and much more.
● ongoing learning and development opportunities and access to the school CPD library
● at least 5 inset (training) days per annum with the provision of free onsite drinks and meals
● comprehensive induction process
● competitive salaries which are reviewed annually
● family friendly policies and wellbeing support initiatives
● access to online gyms and health sessions
● access to staff sports
● option to participate in the cycle to work scheme
● on site free car parking (when available)
● free eye tests (VDU users) and free annual flu jab
As a diverse school community, we particularly welcome applicants from underrepresented groups with regards to ethnicity, gender, age and disability.
Cotham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will need to be DBS checked.
Please visit our website for further details and application pack.
Closing date: Monday 10.2.25 at 9.00 am
Proposed Interview date: Thursday 13.2.25