Prep School Administrator

Prep School Administrator Tiverton, Devon About Us Founded in 1604, Blundell’s is a co-educational independent school for pupils aged 3 – 18 years. Boasting excellent facilities and the best in pastoral care, we are committed to providing an outstanding learning experience for all students. Based in 90 acres of beautiful Devon countryside, Blundell’s fosters a friendly and open environment where both students and staff can thrive. Blundell’s Prep is a school which embraces the traditional values of family life along with a strong academic ethos. From the moment you walk into the school, you will find a tangible sense of community and a passionate approach towards the development of every child in our care. We are now looking for a Prep School Administrator to join us on a permanent basis, working 8am – 4pm, Monday to Friday. This is a full-time role working 34 weeks per year during term time, plus six weeks during the holidays. The Benefits – Salary of £20,995 per annum (based on an average of 35 hours per week annually) – 4 weeks’ paid holiday (pro rata) plus bank holidays – Competitive company pension scheme – Meals when the kitchen is in operation – Branded uniform provided (as required) – Relevant internal and external training provided – Use of excellent on-site sports facilities, including outdoor swimming pool and gym – Market-leading employee assistance programme – Cycle to work scheme – Free staff parking This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised individual with strong administrative skills to play a key part in the daily life of our happy Prep School. With a diverse and interesting workload, you will join a welcoming, dedicated and professional team in a supportive environment. We’ll ensure you are supported with great training and professional development options, meaning this is a rewarding and engaging chance to grow and develop. What’s more, you’ll only be working term time and a small amount during the holidays, meaning you can build a fulfilling career in education while still enjoying excellent work-life balance. So, if you want to bring your skills to a role where every day is different, read on and apply today! The Role As a Prep School Administrator, you will take on a wide range of tasks to support day-to-day operations within our Prep School. Specifically, you will cover reception duties, handle administrative tasks, manage communications and correspondence, and provide event support. You will act as the first point of contact for parents, visitors and staff, contribute to maintaining a welcoming and efficient reception environment and provide general administrative support to the wider Prep School team. About You To be considered as a Prep School Administrator, you will need: – Strong organisation and administrative skills – A proven ability to communicate effectively and accurately in writing – Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to relate well to people at all levels – The ability to work effectively as a member of a team – The ability to remain calm under pressure and work to tight deadlines – Good judgement and strong analytical and problem-solving skills – Excellent working knowledge of ICT applications The closing date for this role is 22nd September 2025. Other organisations may call this role School Administrator, Education Administrator, Receptionist, Administrative Assistant, or Office Support Administrator. Blundell’s and Webrecruit are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. So, if you want to take on a rewarding role as a Prep School Administrator, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency