Job Description

James Allen's Girls' School

Southwark
26,435 - 31,332 per year

Salary:

Full Time Equivalent Salary: 28,080 - 33,280 per annum depending on qualifications and experience Actual salary: 26,435 - 31,332 per annum for working 40 hours per week for 35 weeks per year plus 12 days during school holidays

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Start date:

01 November 2025

Apply by:

22 September 2025

Job overview

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PREP SCHOOL OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

Full Time, 40 hours per week

Term Time plus 12 days in school holidays

Required from November 2025

Full Time Equivalent Salary: 28,080 - 33,280 per annum depending on qualifications and experience

Actual salary: 26,435 - 31,332 per annum for working 40 hours per week for 35 weeks per year plus 12 days during school holidays

This is an exciting opportunity for an Office Administrator to join our team at JAGS Prep School.





The Prep School Office Administrator will be responsible for providing a warm and professional Reception service, assisting with general administrative requirements, and will help to ensure the welfare of the pupils requiring first aid treatment.





The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in administration in a busy environment and will be a qualified First Aider or willing to undertake this training as part of the role.

We offer:

The opportunity to join our outstanding school where public examination results consistently place JAGS amongst the leading schools in the UK A community of considerate, creative and compassionate students and staff A highly diverse and inclusive school community, committed to our bursary provision An inspiring and enthusiastic team of colleagues across the teaching and support staff Excellent facilities, including the latest resources to support learning A diverse benefits package including: Competitive salary Pension scheme with 10% employer contributions Enhanced sickness, maternity and paternity pay Free onsite parking Free gym membership with discounted family rates Employee Assistance Programme Free lunches, teas and coffee all year round Free access to the Dulwich Picture Gallery School fee discount Cycle to work scheme Interest-free computer loans Interest-free transport season ticket loans With its distinctive heritage as the oldest independent girls' school in London, James Allen's Girls' School provides a forward-thinking and contemporary education for over 1100 girls aged 4 to 18. Located in the London borough of Southwark, JAGS has a diverse school community and is committed to inclusion in the workplace.
Our school aims, both in and out of the classroom, are clear:

To celebrate our diverse and inclusive community To champion social awareness and sustainability To empower courage, creativity and compassion in each student To inspire aspirational and authentic lifelong learners and leaders To nurture respectful, resilient and kind individuals If this matches your vision, then this is the perfect opportunity for you.

How to apply

We recognise that celebrating the full diversity of staff and students has a positive impact on all and invite applications from candidates from a broad range of backgrounds. To enable us to make any reasonable adjustments, please let us know when you submit your application whether you have any special requirements.





Please visit our website to download an application form and candidate pack.


Please note that CVs and letters sent without a completed application form will not be accepted.





For further information please contact telephone the Recruitment team on 020 8693 1181.

Closing Date: Midday on Monday 22 September 2025

Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 29 September 2025

Interviews may be held at any stage after applications are received. Interested candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline, if a suitable candidate is found.

JAGS is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to this post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service, and overseas police and regulatory authorities where relevant.

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James Allen's Girls' School

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James Allen's Girls' School

144 East Dulwich Grove
London
SE22 8TE
United Kingdom

+44 20 8693 1181

With its distinctive heritage as the oldest independent girls' school in London, James Allen's Girls' School, JAGS, provides a forward-thinking and contemporary education for over 1100 girls aged 4 to 18. Located in the London borough of Southwark, JAGS has a diverse school community and is committed to inclusive recruitment and inclusion in the workplace.



Our school aims, both in and out of the classroom, are clear:

To celebrate

our diverse and inclusive community

To champion

social awareness and sustainability

To empower

courage, creativity and compassion in each student

To inspire

aspirational and authentic lifelong learners and leaders

To nurture

respectful, resilient and kind individuals




Alex Hutchinson (Head):


"The energy, the vibrancy, the friendships, the support networks - They all combine to build something very special"



Working at JAGS is more than just about working. JAGS is a community and a family that strives to create a warm and supportive environment for both the girls that come to learn here, but also for the staff that come to work here. From your first day at JAGS you will have access to some of the best facilities in the country and will be encouraged to take part in the many activities here.

We offer:

The opportunity to join our outstanding school where public examination results consistently place JAGS amongst the leading schools in the UK A community of considerate, creative and compassionate students and staff A highly diverse and inclusive school community, committed to our bursary provision An inspiring and enthusiastic team of colleagues across the teaching and support staff Excellent facilities, including the latest resources to support learning

A diverse benefits package including:

Competitive salary Choice of Teachers' Pension Scheme or generous alternative defined contribution scheme Support staff pension scheme with 10% employer contributions Enhanced sickness, maternity and paternity pay Free onsite parking Free gym membership with discounted family rates Free lunches, tea and coffee all year round Free access to the Dulwich Picture Gallery School fee discount Cycle to work scheme Interest-free computer loans Interest-free transport season ticket loans Employee Assistance Programme




Working at JAGS is a great opportunity for anyone, whether a teacher, a gardener or an IT technician and we work with all our staff to offer development opportunities wherever possible. If you are interested in working at JAGS but can't see any current suitable vacancies, please do get in touch and express your interest in working with us.

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