About the School - Meoncross
A child's educational journey should be as unique as they are. We pride ourselves on our holistic approach whereby every child has the individual attention they need to thrive and succeed both in and out of the classroom. At Meoncross, every child is safe to say ‘I can be the best possible ME’.
We are very proud to be a through school for children aged 2.5 - 16 years, meaning we can welcome children into our school at any point in their educational journey. This could be at a natural key stage transition point such as starting 'big school' in Reception, Juniors in Year 3, or Upper School in Year 7, or anything in between.
Academic achievement is high, but so is our focus on wellbeing, as we know that happy children are high achieving children. We nurture our pupils and develop the characteristics and qualities we know they will need to build bright futures.
The school now has an exciting opportunity for an Admin Assistant, who will also act as the Head's PA and have SCR Champion responsibilities, to join our fantastic team.
About Cognita
Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.
About the role
As an Admin Assistant with PA and SCR Champion responsibilities, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of our school office. Your primary focus will be on providing efficient administrative support, maintaining effective communication, and delivering a warm and professional experience for all visitors. You will be accountable for managing the Single Central Register, ensuring compliance with recruitment policies, and maintaining accurate records related to staff and pupil information. Additionally, you will act as the Head’s Personal Assistant, coordinating schedules, managing correspondence, and facilitating school events. Your ability to multitask, while upholding confidentiality and adhering to safeguarding policies, will be essential in creating a positive environment for both staff and students.
This is a full-time, permanent role.
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Who we are looking for:
We are looking for an organised, proactive individual who possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You should have relevant administrative experience, the ability to manage workload efficiently in a busy office environment, strong IT proficiency, and a desire to make a positive impact on young people's lives. A commitment to maintaining confidentiality and a nurturing attitude towards all pupils is crucial. If you thrive in a busy environment and enjoy collaborating with a dedicated team, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role that contributes significantly to our school community.
Benefits at Cognita
* Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience
* Free lunch provided during Term Time
* School holidays and public holidays / Holiday Allowance
* Free parking on site (subject to availability)
* School fee discount
* Exclusive third-party discounts
* Professional Development
How to Apply
Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: 13th April 2025.
Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.
Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.