Dover College is a highly successful co-educational, boarding and day school with circa 250 pupils currently on roll.
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Receptionist/Admin assistant to join Dover college from September 2026. This is a full time role, but a job share can be considered, term time only (8.30am - 17.30pm Monday to Friday).
We are committed to the safeguarding of children. All employees must have the ability to understand and adhere to Child Protection and Safeguarding legislation.
References will be taken prior to interview and a DBS check will be conducted on the successful applicant.
*We reserve the right to invite candidates for interview prior to the closing date and to close vacancies early if we have sufficient suitable applications. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible
Responsibilities
· To assist the day to day running of Dover College, dealing with ad-hoc parent, pupil and staff enquiries
· To make and receive phone calls to parents/carers as and when necessary in relation to pupils
· To provide administrative support as directed by the PA to the Headmaster and Bursar. This may include admissions paperwork or other general administrative tasks, preparing registers and update records and ensure information is shared as required
· To provide reception cover as necessary
· Assist with hospitality arrangements for visitors to the school
· Prepare and distribute routine home / school correspondence for approval by the Headmaster or Deputy Heads and maintain copies of all correspondence to parents
· Assist with the organisation of school trips and clubs, ensuring all required records and permission slips are available to the organiser
· Assist in maintaining the school diary and SLT calendars, arranging meetings and visits from external agencies and individuals as required
· Undertake a range of general administrative tasks to support the efficient operation of the school – including word processing, data entry, photocopying and filing
· To carry out first aid for pupils (once training has been completed).
GENERAL:
· Adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Child Protection Policy at all times. If, in the course of carrying out the duties of the post, the post-holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risk(s) to the safety or welfare of children in the School, these concerns must be reported to the School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead or the Head,
· Ensure the provision of a safe and secure working environment, in keeping with legal requirements,
· Comply with the whole School and departmental Health and Safety policies, procedures and risk assessments,
· Actively contribute to the continuous improvement process and the ongoing development of a quality culture, for example, changing behaviour and identifying and implementing improvements to processes and activities and encourage others to do the same.
· To undertake training as necessary;
· To be willing and enthusiastic in engaging with continuous professional development;
· To undertake any other duty as specified by the Headmaster.
Dover College is committed to the safeguarding of its pupils and staff. The successful candidate will be subject to safer recruitment background checks. If you are invited to interview you will be asked to complete an application form. To learn more about our safeguarding policy, visit our website: https://www.dovercollege.org.uk/
Interviews will be held on 20th July 2026. please ensure you availability on this date however for the right candidate you may be invited earlier to interview.
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Work Location: In person
