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SalaryRequired from: September/October 2024
Competitive salary plus excellent benefits
The International Administrator will be joining King’s International at an exciting phase of development and growth. Having opened our first international school in 2018, there are now five schools across Thailand, China and Monaco. In addition, we have recently signed an agreement for a new school in Vietnam, due to open in 2026, and further expansion is a key part of our strategy. We therefore require an organised individual to support the senior staff of King’s International in various aspects, as we further expand the King’s International family of schools.
The International Administrator will collaborate closely with the whole King’s International team as well as having the opportunity to work independently.
The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, organised and excellent at communicating with people. The ability to take initiative and to work to deadlines, as well as maintaining confidentiality are essential. The International Administrator will need to be collaborative in approach and empathetic in understanding the perspectives of a wide range of people. They will be highly motivated, proactive, bring initiative to the role and are committed to excellence.
This role description is designed to be indicative rather than restrictive and may evolve over time.
Person Specification:
- Driven by and committed to excellence and the highest standards
- Calmness, proactivity and positivity under pressure
- Strong administration and planning skills
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- A high degree of personal motivation, initiative and energy Adaptability and flexibility, with the ability to prioritise effectively, manage a busy workload, work independently
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent IT skills (including MS Office)
- A proactive approach and a commitment to ongoing improvement and development
- An understanding of confidentiality and the highest standards of discretion
- High levels of interpersonal skills
- Resilience, dedication and a willingness to go the extra mile as needed
- Inclusive personality able to develop positive working relationships across the King’s community in Wimbledon and internationally
King’s is an extremely sought-after school with outstanding academic results and a vibrant co-curriculum. It strives to appoint able, committed and compassionate colleagues to help ensure every child at the school achieves their best. Overlooking Wimbledon Common, the school is situated in one of the most attractive parts of south east England and benefits from exceptional grounds and facilities.
To apply for this role, please register your details online via our website (under useful information / career opportunities). Once you have registered your details with us, you can apply for vacancies by logging into the candidate area using your email address and chosen password. Please include a covering letter with your application addressed to Mr Karl Gross, Managing Director of King’s International.
Closing date: Thursday 4th July 2024 at noon.
Interviews: Wednesday 10th July 2024.
Early applications are encouraged; interviews may be staged and we may choose to appoint at any time during the application process.
King’s is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and medical clearance. At King’s we embrace inclusion and fairness in the workplace: diversity is to be celebrated and as such we strive towards a fully immersive culture of inclusion, diversity and equality.
