Senior Administrator (Main School Office)

£25,000 to £30,000 (pro-rated salary)

Permanent post. Full-time (term time only + 15 days)

Start date: As soon as possible

Newton Prep is a successful and vibrant school for children aged between 3 and 13 situated at the heart of one of London’s most exciting developing areas in Nine Elms. We are conveniently located a short walking distance from Battersea Park and Queenstown Road railway stations, with the newly-opened Northern Line connecting London Bridge to Battersea Power Station in easy walking distance.

We are seeking to appoint a highly organised and effective administrator to join our Main School Office administration team. The Senior Administrator will provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to members of the School’s Leadership Team and in particular to the Deputy Head, Upper School. Applicants must have significant office administration experience, preferably from a school or educational setting; excellent communication skills and be a highly confident, effective and efficient user of IT and Management Information Systems.

This is a full-time, permanent full-time (term time only) position commencing as soon as possible.

Hours of work are Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm during, although the post holder may on occasion be expected to attend evening and weekend meetings/events for which they will be given time in lieu.

We offer a competitive salary with 30 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays, and a range of staff benefits which include a contributory staff pension scheme; free school meals, coffee and tea during term time; free car parking; interest free ‘travel to work loan scheme’; staff gym and Cycle to Work Scheme.

Full details of the post and an application form may be obtained from the School’s website via the button below or by phoning the HR Department on 020 7720 4091 ext. 1255.

To apply, please complete an application form and email this to the HR Manager at [email protected] or post to: HR Manager, Newton Prep.

The closing date for applications is 9:00am on Monday 19th August 2022.

Formal interviews will take place on Monday 22nd August 2022.

However, the School reserves the right to interview and appoint this position ahead of any advertised application closing date, should an appropriate candidate be found. Therefore, it is advisable to submit applications as early as possible.

Newton Prep is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be expected to undergo an enhanced DBS disclosure check including a Barred List check.