Administration Assistant Business Support
- Organisation: Kingston Grammar School
- Location: Surrey
- Salary info Competitive
- Tenure: Part-time / Term Time
- Closing Date: Wednesday 4 February 2026
Kingston Grammar School are looking to recruit an Administration Assistant to join our support staff body providing administrative support to the business functions of the school.
This newly created role will provide high-quality administrative support across the school’s business functions, including Human Resources, Finance, and Operations. In addition, the postholder will assist with administration for wider school activities such as the volunteering programme through Community Action and Service.
This varied role working across multiple departments, requires an administrator who is welcoming, personable, and helpful, with a professional and friendly manner. The successful candidate will be highly organised, able to multitask, work flexibly, and demonstrate a proactive, ‘can-do’ approach to all tasks.
The ideal candidate will have a warm, confident, and professional manner, with excellent communication and IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel. You will be highly organised, adaptable, and able to multitask effectively while working under pressure and with minimal supervision. Energy, positivity, and a proactive approach are essential, along with the ability to build strong relationships with students, colleagues, and the wider school community. A flexible attitude and willingness to support other administrative areas and provide cover when needed are key to success in this role.
This role is offered on a permanent basis working term time plus 4 additional weeks in the school holidays. In term time the role is Monday to Friday, 30-40 hours per week (to be agreed at interview), with a start time of 8.15am or 8.30am. During the school holidays, there can be flexibility in hours and hybrid working. A job share arrangement may be considered.
The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 4th February 2026 at 9am. Please complete the application form in full. The school reserves the right to commence the interview process at any time prior to the closing date so early application is recommended.
For queries regarding this role, please email: hr@kgs.org.uk
Prior to interview, an online search will be conducted to identify any past or current incidents or issues that might affect your suitability to work with children and undertake this role. This is in line with guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Please note this online search will be carried out only on publicly available information and be limited to issues relating to your suitability to work with children and/or in a school environment. Issues that arise will not automatically be a bar to your employment at this school.
Kingston Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Registered Charity No. 1078461
Kingston Grammar School are looking to recruit an Administration Assistant to join our support staff body providing administrative support to the business functions of the school.
Description
This newly created role will provide high-quality administrative support across the school’s business functions, including Human Resources, Finance, and Operations. In addition, the postholder will assist with administration for wider school activities such as the volunteering programme through Community Action and Service.
This varied role working across multiple departments, requires an administrator who is welcoming, personable, and helpful, with a professional and friendly manner. The successful candidate will be highly organised, able to multitask, work flexibly, and demonstrate a proactive, ‘can-do’ approach to all tasks.
The ideal candidate will have a warm, confident, and professional manner, with excellent communication and IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel. You will be highly organised, adaptable, and able to multitask effectively while working under pressure and with minimal supervision. Energy, positivity, and a proactive approach are essential, along with the ability to build strong relationships with students, colleagues, and the wider school community. A flexible attitude and willingness to support other administrative areas and provide cover when needed are key to success in this role.
This role is offered on a permanent basis working term time plus 4 additional weeks in the school holidays. In term time the role is Monday to Friday, 30-40 hours per week (to be agreed at interview), with a start time of 8.15am or 8.30am. During the school holidays, there can be flexibility in hours and hybrid working. A job share arrangement may be considered.
The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 4th February 2026 at 9am. Please complete the application form in full. The school reserves the right to commence the interview process at any time prior to the closing date so early application is recommended.
For queries regarding this role, please email: hr@kgs.org.uk
Prior to interview, an online search will be conducted to identify any past or current incidents or issues that might affect your suitability to work with children and undertake this role. This is in line with guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Please note this online search will be carried out only on publicly available information and be limited to issues relating to your suitability to work with children and/or in a school environment. Issues that arise will not automatically be a bar to your employment at this school.
Kingston Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Registered Charity No. 1078461
