Administration and Office Manager

About the role

Role: Administration and Office Manager

Salary/Grade: H7

Hours: Part-time (4 days per week)

Start date: May 2025

Hitchin Girls’ School is a high performing school, graded Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted, where we provide an exceptional experience for all of our students. We have high level provision for teaching and learning and provide the greatest level of care and support for all students and our staff. Situated in the picturesque and historic market town of Hitchin, it is conveniently located in the beautiful countryside just 25 minutes from London by train and with easy access to motorways and airports.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised, professional and highly motivated person to take on the role of Administration and Office Manager. You will lead the office administration team and be responsible for the provision of an efficient and proactive administrative and office support function for the school. This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the school office while also taking a lead role in first aid provision for students and staff.

The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a small but busy office and have strong organisational and multitasking skills. Key to this appointment will be the ability to communicate clearly with staff, students and parents and have the ability to lead a team and work collaboratively. A first aid qualification (or willingness to undertake training) is essential.

The post is for 4 days a week, 8.30am to 4.00pm, term time including INSET days, plus 1 week. The school highly values CPD and the appointed person will have the opportunity to access appropriate training and support.

We can offer you:

• a secure, supportive environment with a full induction programme for all new staff

• outstanding professional development and future career opportunities

• a positive working environment within an extremely well-resourced school

• the chance to work with exceptionally committed colleagues who have high expectations of students

• an active focus on staff well-being, supporting staff throughout the year with various treats/initiatives

• access to the school’s children of staff admission rule

• a cycle to work scheme

This is an outstanding opportunity for someone who wants to join a high performing school.

How to Apply:

Please complete your application through My New Term. The closing date for applications is 22nd April at 9am with interviews on Thursday 24th April. We reserve the right to make appointments before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Hitchin Girls' School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants for the above post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers, prohibition checks, online checks, a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service, the right to work in the UK and a satisfactory health check. Any employment offer will be subject to the successful completion of these background screening checks. Hitchin Girls’ School is committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates and encourage those from underrepresented groups, and/or with protected characteristics, to apply.