Job Description

School

Cranleigh Prep School

Salary

Competitive

Working hours

Full time

Application Deadline

Monday, November 3, 2025

Job Summary

An Exciting Opportunity to Support the Heart of School Operations

We are looking for a proactive and highly organised

Operational Administrator

to provide essential day-to-day support across all areas of school logistics and administration. This varied role is crucial to the smooth, efficient, and compliant running of the school.


You will take the lead on co-ordinating timetables, lesson cover, room bookings, co-curricular activities, wrap-around care, and general school logistics. You'll also be a key point of contact for staff, parents, and external providers--helping everything run seamlessly behind the scenes.

Key Responsibilities

Co-ordinate timetables, lesson cover and room bookings. Manage the whole-school calendar and communicate updates effectively. Support co-curricular and wrap-around care programmes, including sign-ups and communications. Liaise with Facilities and oversee event logistics. Provide occasional reception cover and general administrative support. Ensure data protection and compliance across administrative tasks.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy and varied workload. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A proactive, solution-focused approach to tasks. A valid, clean UK driving licence with at least two years of driving experience. Strong understanding of confidentiality and data protection (GDPR).

Desirable:

Experience in a school or similar setting. Familiarity with systems like iSAMS, SOCs, or Google Workspace. Interest in improving and streamlining admin processes. D1 licence or willingness to train (to drive the school minibus if needed).

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys making a meaningful impact in a school community.


Cranleigh offers a supportive community environment and also a wide range of benefits.


For further details about the role, please see the job description below.


To apply, please click on the yellow 'Apply Now' button in the top right corner.


Candidates are requested to submit a brief letter of application (no more than one side of A4), and as soon as possible and no later than

9:00 am Monday 3

rd

November 2025.

Applications are considered as they are received and therefore the vacancy may close sooner than advertised.

Cranleigh School recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

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 post holder will be subject to a DBS check.

Job Profile

About us

Cranleigh aims to educate children in a truly holistic sense, providing every opportunity for pupils to discover and nurture their talents and passions. We want every pupil in our care to flourish. Above all, we want Cranleighans to go out into the world as Thinking, Being, Giving individuals.


Thinking: reflects our style of teaching which aims to provide pupils with a questioning mindset and the skills to think and problem solve. Being: is who we are and how we are. Our culture aims to nurture in pupils the core human qualities that enable communities to thrive and support one another Giving: is our hope that Cranleighans grow to recognise their privilege and go out into the world ready to give back and help to create meaningful change.





Our core values of service, leadership, relationships and excellence underpin all elements of boarding life and education. In the classroom, on the sports field, in the rehearsal studios and creative spaces, we uphold a desire to nurture students with a sense of self-belief supported by a strong moral compass.

SERVICE

We encourage an attitude of service to each other and to our wider community. We recognise our privileges and our responsibility to give back.

RELATIONSHIPS

We foster strong relationships in our inclusive boarding community. We believe children flourish in safe, supportive environments.

LEADERSHIP

We nurture a spirit of openness, integrity and thoroughness in everything we do, equipping Cranleighans with the knowledge and skills to make a mark on the world. We endeavour to be viewed as leaders in holistic boarding education.

EXCELLENCE

We strive for excellence in everything we do, and aspire to be recognised for our educational vision and the personal qualities of our students.

Contact Details

If you have any questions about this role, or wish to discuss please contact us by email at

recruiting@cranleigh.org

or by telephone on

01483 542128