Administrative Assistant

Start Date: September 2026

Tenure: Permanent, full-time hours (37.5 per week), 38 weeks per year

Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00am to 6:00pm

Salary: £28,645 - £30,220 (FTE), Actual Salary £24,083 - £25,408

About the department

The School Reception is a busy, welcoming and highly organised central hub that supports the smooth day-to-day running of the school. Working as part of a team of five, the Reception team serves as the first point of contact for pupils, parents, staff and visitors, playing a key role in presenting a professional and positive image of the school. The environment is fast‑paced and varied, with responsibilities spanning front‑of‑house reception duties, pupil support, data management, safeguarding administration, reprographics and wider office coordination.

What you’ll be doing:

• Manage the Reprographics Office, planning workloads and supporting key projects such as exams and events
• Produce high-quality printed materials (printing, copying, laminating and binding)
• Liaise with staff to prepare internal exam papers and teaching resources
• Maintain equipment, monitor stock levels and arrange repairs as needed
• Provide a welcoming front‑of‑house service, answering calls and greeting visitors
• Support reception duties, including signing in visitors and handling enquiries
• Assist with registers, stationery orders, pupil items and general school administration
• Contribute to school events and provide ad‑hoc administrative support as required

About you

• You’re organised, proactive and take pride in delivering excellent service in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong administrative and ICT skills, including Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication and a friendly, professional manner
• Able to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and attention to detail
• Confident working both independently and as part of a team
• Calm under pressure with a flexible, ‘can‑do’ approach
• High levels of integrity, discretion and professionalism
• Passionate about supporting a school community and delivering great service

Why join us:

• Varied, hands‑on role at the heart of a busy school
• Opportunity to work closely with staff and pupils across the community
• Supportive team environment with a strong sense of purpose
• A chance to make a visible impact on the day‑to‑day running of the school

If you enjoy a varied role and take pride in organisation, service and teamwork, we’d love to hear from you.

Surbiton High School is culturally diverse and fully committed to celebrating and respecting inclusion and diversity throughout our community. Surbiton High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service and online/social media searches.

Please note that the School reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process. For any queries relating to the role or your application, please email recruitment@surbitonhigh.com