IT Office Administrator
- Organisation: The Perse School
- Location: Cambridgeshire
- Salary info £34,901.00 per annum
- Tenure: Full-time / Fixed Term
- Closing Date: Friday 30 October 2026
The postholder will provide practical and administrative support for the implementation of the new school information system, while helping to maintain the day-to-day operation of the IT Office across the 3-18 age range.
The Perse School is seeking to appoint an Office Administrator to join our IT department on a fixed term basis until December 2027. The postholder will provide practical and administrative support for the implementation of the new school information system, while helping to maintain the day-to-day operation of the IT Office across the 3-18 age range.
The role combines IT Office administration, device and stock processes, data-protection administration, Parent Portal support and operational support for mock examinations. This is primarily a non-technical role; prior technical experience is not essential, but an interest in IT, strong digital skills and a willingness to learn are important.
All members of the IT department are expected to provide support to all three sites, therefore a flexible approach and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are requirements for the role.
The Perse School Cambridge is one of the country’s leading independent co-educational day schools for children aged 3-18.
Our aim is to be a leading employer of choice. This means we strive to be a school where staff say they are proud and excited to work, and feel valued, respected and motivated.
We are committed to providing a very competitive salary and benefits scheme. We want our staff to feel engaged and purposeful so that they, in turn, help pupils to be happy and successful.
Further details including how to apply can be obtained from our website: https://www.perse.co.uk/work-with-us/
Closing date: Friday 30th October at midday but applications will be considered as they are received; The Perse School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 4th and Friday 6th November.
The School actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
Safer Recruitment
The Perse School recognises that an important element in safeguarding our pupils is a robust recruitment process that incorporates measures to deter, reject or identify people who might abuse children, or who are otherwise unsuited to work with them. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including: references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations).All work carried out at the School on a regular basis amounts to regulated activity. This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. The School is committed to acting in the best interests of the child so as to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. The School requires everyone who comes into contact with children and their families to share this commitment. Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates’ suitability to work with children.
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The postholder will provide practical and administrative support for the implementation of the new school information system, while helping to maintain the day-to-day operation of the IT Office across the 3-18 age range.
Description
The Perse School is seeking to appoint an Office Administrator to join our IT department on a fixed term basis until December 2027. The postholder will provide practical and administrative support for the implementation of the new school information system, while helping to maintain the day-to-day operation of the IT Office across the 3-18 age range.
The role combines IT Office administration, device and stock processes, data-protection administration, Parent Portal support and operational support for mock examinations. This is primarily a non-technical role; prior technical experience is not essential, but an interest in IT, strong digital skills and a willingness to learn are important.
All members of the IT department are expected to provide support to all three sites, therefore a flexible approach and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are requirements for the role.
The Perse School Cambridge is one of the country’s leading independent co-educational day schools for children aged 3-18.
Our aim is to be a leading employer of choice. This means we strive to be a school where staff say they are proud and excited to work, and feel valued, respected and motivated.
We are committed to providing a very competitive salary and benefits scheme. We want our staff to feel engaged and purposeful so that they, in turn, help pupils to be happy and successful.
Further details including how to apply can be obtained from our website: https://www.perse.co.uk/work-with-us/
Closing date: Friday 30th October at midday but applications will be considered as they are received; The Perse School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 4th and Friday 6th November.
The School actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
Safer Recruitment
The Perse School recognises that an important element in safeguarding our pupils is a robust recruitment process that incorporates measures to deter, reject or identify people who might abuse children, or who are otherwise unsuited to work with them. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including: references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations).All work carried out at the School on a regular basis amounts to regulated activity. This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. The School is committed to acting in the best interests of the child so as to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. The School requires everyone who comes into contact with children and their families to share this commitment. Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates’ suitability to work with children.
