Job Title: Music and LAMDA Administrator
Location: Ware, Hertfordshire
Salary: Dependant on Experience
Job Type: Permanent, Term Time only (plus inset days), 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:45am – 3:15pm
(Possible flexibility with start / finish times and days). Flexibility to attend concerts, open days and trips would be beneficial.
The College has an incredible sense of community among its staff which can be felt immediately. The fascination of our setting is lasting and the Good Schools Guide describes the College as: “A successful, flourishing, dependable school with real spiritual heart.”
Our 400-acre site with its large leafy grounds, impressive playing fields and attractive school buildings offers modern facilities in a country setting, providing a safe and stimulating environment for young minds. With excellent transport links and only 30 minutes by train to central London stations, the College is 20 minutes’ drive from junction 25 of the M25, immediately off the A10. Also within easy access is London Stansted airport, which is a 20-minute drive.
The Role
Supporting the students, parents and staff involved in the musical and co-curricular life of the College. To work closely with all members of the Department and wider college community to promote, develop and celebrate Music and the Arts at St Edmund’s. Carry out timetabling of instrumental, singing and LAMDA lessons as well as administration work to help with the smooth running of this busy and thriving department.
Responsibilities include
- To be the first point of contact for the Music Department and to communicate with and assist pupils, parents and staff involved in the musical and co-curricular life of the College.
- Timetable music and LAMDA lessons using SOCS application and work to ensure that these run smoothy for pupils, parents and visiting teachers and that billing and payroll is correct.
- To communicate clearly with parents, pupils and staff regarding all aspects of Music and LAMDA lessons: attendance of lessons; changes to the timetable; new students and examinations. To answer phone calls and emails and respond appropriately and/or discuss with Director of Music as required.
- To organise all Music (ABRSM, Trinity and LCM) and LAMDA examinations: to enter students, organise accompaniment and act as steward.
- To assist with organisation of events such as concerts, recitals, trips and tours. Creating programmes, organising transport and catering.
Ideal candidate
- Educated to A Level Standard.
- Administrative experience
- Excellent interpersonal skills (including excellent verbal and written communication skills) –
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office suite.
- Ability to use own initiative and prioritise workload.
Benefits
- Excellent catering facilities including school lunches during term time when the kitchens are open. Cakes and biscuits during break times in the staff common room and hot drinks machines.
- Use of the College sports facilities when not in use by students, including the gym.
- Free parking.
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Discretionary closure of the College between Christmas and New Year (in addition to annual leave).
- An increase to 25 days'(FTE) annual leave following 5 years’ service plus public holidays.
- Lieu time is accrued when working beyond contractual hours. These hours can be taken off throughout the year, in addition to annual leave.
- Pension: Employee contribution 4% College contribution 8.5%.
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Administrative Assistant, Administrator, Officer Administrator, Admin Assistant, Office Admin, Office Assistant, Office Associate, Office Support, General Admin, Team Administrator, Business Support Assistant, Administrator, PA, Personal Assistant may also be considered for this role.
