Music and Drama Administrator

About the job

Permanent (Term Time Only + Two Weeks)

W.E.F September 2022

Newton Prep is a leading co-educational day school for pupils aged 3-13 years, located within walking distance of Battersea Park and Queenstown Road train stations. 

We are seeking to appoint an organised and highly-efficient Administrator to provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to the Music and Drama Departments to meet the demands of two very busy areas of school life.  You will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Music Department and Drama Department, the administration of timetables for specific extra-curricular activities and organisation of whole-school performances.

We are keen to hear from candidates who have excellent administration and communication skills; strong attention to detail; the ability to multi-task and prioritise combined with the ability to work independently. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has an interest or background in Music and the Arts and/or is looking to develop a career in arts management. Experience working in an administration role, preferably within an arts organisation or school context, would be a plus.

This position is full-time, term-time only plus 2 weeks (37 weeks per year).  Hours of work are Monday to Friday, from 8.30am to 5.00pm (although some evening work will be required on occasions to cover school performances for which time off in lieu will be given).  Staff benefits include fee remission (pro-rated); opportunities for professional development; contributory pension scheme; free on-site parking; staff gym; free school lunches; cycle to work scheme; free ‘travel to work loan scheme’.

Full details of the post and an application form may be obtained on the School’s website by clicking the apply button above or by contacting the HR Department on 020 7720 4091 (Ext. 1255).

To apply, please complete an application form and email this to the HR Assistant at hrassistant@newtonprep.co.uk.

The closing date for applications is 9.00am on Monday 27^th June 2022.  However, the School reserves the right to interview and appoint this position ahead of any advised application closing date should an appropriate candidate be found. Therefore, it is advisable to submit applications as early as possible.

Formal interviews will take place in the week of Monday 27^th June 2022.

Newton Prep is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  The successful applicant will be expected to undergo an enhanced DBS disclosure check including a Barred List check.