Location: Great Missenden
Overview
Full time, all year round. Two part-time, job shares, for this all year round role will be considered.
Would you like to join a welcoming and bustling school environment?
Do you enjoy working as part of a successful team?
Then we would love to hear from you regarding our School
Office Administrator opportunity.
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, professional and highly organised person to join our friendly and supportive team. The post holder will be the first point of contact for visitors to the school and the focal point for parent enquiries, either face-to-face or by telephone or email. Excellent administrative, interpersonal skills and a positive disposition are essential.
Salary: Competitive and dependent upon experience
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time, all round. Two part-time, job share, all year round would be
considered
Closing date: Wednesday 11 March midday.
About us
Headteacher: Jonathan Coke, BA Hons PGCE
Gateway School is a thriving, vibrant and nurturing independent day school for boys and girls aged 2 to 11, located in the heart of the Chiltern Hills in the village of Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire. Ages: 2–11 Pupils on roll: Approx. 260 Small class sizes ensuring every child is known and supported Broad and creative curriculum Specialist teaching ISI Rated: Excellent in all areas Part of the Bellevue Education Group – offering high-quality professional development, shared expertise, and a family of schools united by a shared commitment to excellence in education. – offering global collaboration and rich CPD opportunities.
About the role
See recruitment pack attached.
About you
Skills, Abilities & Disposition
You should:
1. Present a professional yet welcoming and approachable persona to visitors
2. Possess excellent communication skills, being able to communicate on all levels
3. Deliver a high standard of service to the school community
4. Prioritise workload, multi-task and keep calm under pressure
5. Be proactive with the ability to work on your own initiative
6. Have excellent IT skills, and a willingness to develop IT knowledge further
7. Actively encourage and support colleagues
8. Prior experience of working in a busy office environment is preferable.