Administrator (Huddersfield)
22 hours ago
Huddersfield
Empowering Every Learner, Inspiring Every Day Job Title:\n School Office Administrator Location:\n Huddersfield Grammar, Luck Lane, Huddersfield, HD1 4QX Salary:\n £13,562.22 per annum Hours:\n 25 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.00am - 1.00pm Contract:\n Permanent | Term Time Only Start:\n November 2026 \n Note: UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship. Role Purpose\n Are you ready to make a difference in a vibrant school environment? We are on the lookout for a highly organised and professional Administrator to be a vital part of our team at Huddersfield Grammar. In this role, you will be one of the first points of contact for students, parents, staff, and visitors, providing a warm and efficient administrative service. \n This is a varied and rewarding role that combines front-of-house responsibilities with broader administrative support. You will coordinate communications, maintain records, support the organisation of trips and events, manage payment systems, and contribute to student wellbeing through first aid and medication administration. Key Responsibilities\n\n • Provide a professional and welcoming reception service, acting as a key point of contact for visitors, parents, students, and staff.\n, • Manage telephone, email, and face-to-face enquiries, ensuring information is handled efficiently and sensitively.\n, • Prepare and distribute clear and accurate communications to parents, carers, and staff.\n, • Maintain the school calendar, ensuring events, meetings, trips, and key dates are accurately recorded and communicated.\n, • Support the planning and administration of educational visits, school trips, and off-site activities.\n, • Manage bookings, payments, and reporting through ParentPay and other school systems.\n, • Assist with the organisation of school events, clubs, parents' evenings, and other activities.\n, • Maintain accurate student records and databases, ensuring information is kept up to date and handled confidentially.\nAbout You\n We are looking for a professional, organised, and proactive administrator who thrives in a busy environment. You should take pride in delivering excellent support to colleagues, students, and families. Your ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders will be key to your success. To be successful in this role, you will have:\n\n • GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent qualifications).\n, • Experience working in a busy administrative or office-based environment.\n, • The ability to manage a varied workload, prioritise tasks effectively, and remain calm under pressure.\n, • Experience maintaining accurate records and handling sensitive or confidential information with discretion.\n, • Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel.\n\n Most importantly, you will be a dependable team player with a positive, flexible approach and a commitment to supporting the smooth and successful operation of the school. About Blenheim Schools\n Blenheim Schools is a growing family of innovative, high-quality independent schools committed to enabling outstanding futures for every student. Our ethos centres on truly understanding each child, their talents, character, and aspirations by providing a personalised, ambitious education that helps every child thrive. \n We deliver a broad, enriching curriculum supported by tailored teaching and exceptional pastoral care. We celebrate individuality, nurture confidence, and champion every learner so they can discover their strengths and achieve their potential. \n Joining Blenheim Schools means becoming part of a collaborative, forward-thinking community that values creativity, inclusion, and professional growth. Our teams are united by a shared belief in the power of education to transform lives and a commitment to delivering outstanding experiences for students and families. \n We are proud to be part of OFG Education, which in 2025 was officially certified as a Great Place to Work® for the sixth consecutive year. How to Apply\n Ready to take the next step in your career? Complete your application before the closing date! \n Note: We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. \n OFG Education is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough, and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. While we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, OFG Education does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.