We are looking for an excellent administrator who offers attention to detail, a focus on quality, willingness to work in a collaborative spirit, to be reliable and work unsupervised in a busy environment.

In this role, you will be responsible for the smooth administration of co-curricular activities on a day-to-day basis. You will be the first point of contact for staff queries regarding school trips, co-curricular activities, events and productions, and administer annual co-curricular processes. You will work closely with the Deputy Head (Co-curricular) as well as working with the wider school administration team.

This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week from 08:30 to 16:30 Monday to Friday during term-time, plus five days to be worked during the School holidays.

About You

The ideal candidate will have proven secretarial or administration experience in a busy office or school environment, excellent IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Sharepoint and the use of administrative databases and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

Our School

Founded in 1646, Reading Blue Coat is a leading independent day school of circa 800 pupils from ages 11 to 18. The School is located on a beautiful 46-acre campus in the village of Sonning, just outside Reading.

The School employs more than 200 staff, of whom 50% are academic staff, and provides a stimulating, friendly and supportive atmosphere in which each pupil can realise his or her full intellectual, physical, and creative potential.

What we offer

Reading Blue Coat offers an exceptional working environment and an attractive rewards package, including excellent benefits such as a pension scheme; free meals; extensive staff discounts; life assurance, tax saving cycle to work and car leasing schemes; free sports and leisure facilities; Employee Assistance Programme; and a strong commitment to professional development.

Applications must be submitted via this site and include a supporting statement outlining your suitability for and interest in the role. Applicants must already be eligible to work in the UK.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check.

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