Uppingham School
Rutland
£38,000 per year
Salary:
£38,000 per annum
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
20 October 2025
Job overview
The role
Are you an experienced administrator with a strong background in office management? Uppingham School is looking for a capable Office Manager to ensure the smooth running of our Admissions Office.
Each year, Uppingham welcomes around 230 new pupils, both from the UK and overseas, as boarders and day pupils. At the heart of this successful recruitment is a professional, approachable and welcoming team, committed to providing an excellent experience for families. As Office Manager, you will play a crucial part in providing this experience, by overseeing the smooth and efficient running of all administration that supports pupil recruitment, from the first enquiry to the pupil's arrival.
This is a position of significant trust and responsibility in a forward-thinking institution. You will be responsible for ensuring that the Admissions Office operates seamlessly on a daily basis, by managing resources and delegating tasks across the administrative team. You will oversee the management and organisation of the test and interview process, including both online and in-person assessments, while maintaining accurate records for prospective and current pupils and their families.
In line with our IT strategy, you will also contribute to the development and implementation of new systems designed to enhance and streamline the admissions process.
About you
We are looking for a confident and capable administrator with strong leadership, communication and organisational skills. A higher-level qualification, or equivalent experience in office management and CRM software, is essential, together with proficiency in a wide range of digital tools and platforms, including Microsoft Office. You will be proactive in identifying opportunities to improve systems and processes, quick to spot issues or inconsistencies, and able to work collaboratively with colleagues to implement effective solutions.
Benefits:
When you join us, you become part of a community that appreciates and supports its team members. You will enjoy a range of benefits that reflects our appreciation:
* 50% Contribution towards premiums for the School's private health scheme
* Discount on School fees
* Discount at a local nursery in Uppingham
* 25% Discount on holiday club fees for children of Uppingham staff
* Westfield healthcare
* Westfield Rewards which gives discounts at various retailers, gyms, cinemas, and restaurants
* Contributory pension scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* In house Occupational Health Service
* Membership to dual-use Sports Centre (with a £25 annual joining fee)
* Free staff lunches during term-time
* Free annual Flu vaccinations
* Complimentary staff ticket for select School performances
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Recognised as a "Disability Confident" employer
* Recognised as a "Mindful" employer
* Recognised as "Investors in Diversity"
To find out more and to download an application form, please click the apply button.
Closing date: Monday 20 October, 9am.
Interview date: Wednesday 5 November.
Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo full screening in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE), including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils will be explored at interview.
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About Uppingham School
Uppingham School
Uppingham, Rutland
Leicestershire
LE15 9QE
United Kingdom
Uppingham School is a mixed, Church of England independent secondary school with sixth form and boarding, located in Leicestershire. The secondary school, situated in Uppingham has approximately 791 students on record.
Uppingham School was founded in 1584, originally as a school for boys. In 1975 girls were admitted, and it became fully co-educational as of 2001. The majority of students attending the secondary school are boarders.
Headmaster
Dr Richard J Maloney
Values and vision
Uppingham School wants to provide students with a varied and stimulating curriculum, while nurturing them to become happy, responsible and respectful members of the community. The Leicestershire secondary school focuses on developing individual talents and nurtures students to achieve to the highest of their ability to reach their full potential. Extra-curricular activities are encouraged for pupils to gain experience outside of the classroom across sport, theatre and the arts. The school's main vision is for all students to feel a sense of belonging.
Independent School Inspectorate
"Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes towards work and study. They have good literacy skills at all ages and articulate ideas and opinions fluently. Work is generally presented neatly and pupils' note-taking is effective. They develop good numeracy skills and their capacity to think critically is notable. Creative abilities are well developed and their exploration of ideas is particularly marked in their enrichment activities. Pupils' study habits are good. In the lessons observed, pupils worked very well with each other, and also worked well independently. They enjoy their work and this stems in part from the good-natured atmosphere in lessons. Pupils use information and communications technology (ICT) proficiently."
View Uppingham School's latest ISI report
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