Office Administrator
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Position Overview & Specifications
Department:
School Office (St Peter’s 13-18)
Responsible to:
Administration Manager
Hours of work:
Hours are worked on two rotating shifts, Monday to Friday (7.45am to 3.45 pm/9.45am – 5.45pm). In addition, half a day (8.00 am to 1.00pm) is worked on a Saturday on a rota basis as part of the normal working week for which compensatory time off will be given.
Applications are welcomed from candidates who wish to be considered for Saturday working only.
Salary:
£22,190 p.a. (this is the full-time salary, term time working will be pro-rata)
St Peter’s School, York, is a dynamic, forward-looking HMC independent school for day and boarding pupils based a few minutes’ walk from the historic centre of York.
We are looking for enthusiastic and friendly individuals to provide a professional reception and administration service to visitors, parents, staff and pupils. A key part of this role will be ensuring excellent customer service as you will be the first point of contact for all visitors to the St Peter’s reception.
The school has two full time post (37.5 hours per week) available, one of which is term time only (34 weeks) plus 4 additional weeks. We welcome applications from candidates who wish to be considered for the Saturday working only. Please state clearly in your application which role you wish to be considered for.
Although some experience in a similar role would be an advantage, it is not essential.
The closing date for applications is Monday 24th April at 10.00am.
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. The successful applicant will be subject to checks by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The post holder will be required to take care to safeguard their own safety and that of others with whom they work and to co-operate with those designated with responsibility for health and safety.
Registered Charity Number: 1141329
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £22,190.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Office Administrator roles across St Peter's School's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,190 - £22,190 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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