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Whitgift School
Croydon
Salary:
Point 22 – 25 - £35,139 gross pay per annum (at Point 22) to £38,081 gross pay per annum (at Point 25) depending on qualifications and relevant experience.
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
01 September 2026
Apply by:
25 August 2026
Job overview
Whitgift is a leading independent day and boarding school for boys, with approximately 1525 pupils including over one hundred boarding pupils and flexi boarding pupils. It is set in an attractive 48-acre parkland site in South Croydon enjoying excellent links to London, Surrey and the south coast.
We are seeking to appoint a full-time Whitgift School Administrator who reports to a Senior Administrator who is responsible for their assigned administrative pod. The responsibilities of an Administrator are to assist the area to which they are deployed through the provision of administrative support, or to complete a specifically assigned role within the School Office. The role description is deliberately broad and flexible, so that an Administrator can support different areas of the school in line with operational needs, such as (but not limited to): the Sixth Form Team, the School Office, Academic and Pastoral Leadership, and the Music Department as allocated. Roles completed within these placements will be varied and Administrators will be supported in developing their skills and knowledge in order to be able to complete a number of roles.
We welcome applications from all sectors of our community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our student intake.
From the School's website:
https://www.whitgift.co.uk/about-us/current-vacancies
, for further information select the white 'documents available' button at the top left of the advertisement, and the green 'apply' button on the top right for the online application form. For general queries, please telephone Human Resources Department on 020 XXXXXX or e-mail SchoolHR@whitgift.co.uk .
Applications will be reviewed daily and interviews may occur at any stage after applications are received so we invite interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.
Whitgift School (part of the John Whitgift Foundation) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers, the Disclosure & Barring Service and online media checks (including personal, professional and other online activities).
Recruiter contact:
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About Whitgift School
Whitgift School
Haling Park, South Croydon
Surrey
CR2 6YT
United Kingdom
+44 20 8688 9222
Whitgift is an outstanding independent day and boarding school for boys aged 10 to 18. Successive inspections have ranked Whitgift amongst Britain's finest schools. Whitgift is one of Britain’s leading independent day and boarding schools, based in 45-acres of beautiful parkland in Surrey.
Whitgift is an exceptionally innovative and dynamic school, enhancing the opportunities available to our 1520 students. A Whitgift education is a unique and exceptionally tailor-made, offering a variety of pathways to qualifications which include A Level and the IB. Exchanges, visits and scholarship programmes are in place with more than 25 countries worldwide. Whitgift is regularly ranked amongst the country’s top schools for achievement; new records are regularly set.
Please note that you are wholly responsible for fact checking in respect of the information provided by schools. Please also check for the latest visa and work permit requirements that may apply. Tes is not responsible for the content of advertisements or the policies adopted by advertising schools. Tes asks that all schools follow Tes' Fair Recruitment Policy.
Whitgift School
Croydon
Salary:
Point 22 – 25 - £35,139 gross pay per annum (at Point 22) to £38,081 gross pay per annum (at Point 25) depending on qualifications and relevant experience.
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
01 September 2026
Apply by:
25 August 2026
Job overview
Whitgift is a leading independent day and boarding school for boys, with approximately 1525 pupils including over one hundred boarding pupils and flexi boarding pupils. It is set in an attractive 48-acre parkland site in South Croydon enjoying excellent links to London, Surrey and the south coast.
We are seeking to appoint a full-time Whitgift School Administrator who reports to a Senior Administrator who is responsible for their assigned administrative pod. The responsibilities of an Administrator are to assist the area to which they are deployed through the provision of administrative support, or to complete a specifically assigned role within the School Office. The role description is deliberately broad and flexible, so that an Administrator can support different areas of the school in line with operational needs, such as (but not limited to): the Sixth Form Team, the School Office, Academic and Pastoral Leadership, and the Music Department as allocated. Roles completed within these placements will be varied and Administrators will be supported in developing their skills and knowledge in order to be able to complete a number of roles.
We welcome applications from all sectors of our community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our student intake.
From the School's website:
https://www.whitgift.co.uk/about-us/current-vacancies
, for further information select the white 'documents available' button at the top left of the advertisement, and the green 'apply' button on the top right for the online application form. For general queries, please telephone Human Resources Department on 020 XXXXXX or e-mail SchoolHR@whitgift.co.uk .
Applications will be reviewed daily and interviews may occur at any stage after applications are received so we invite interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.
Whitgift School (part of the John Whitgift Foundation) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers, the Disclosure & Barring Service and online media checks (including personal, professional and other online activities).
Recruiter contact:
Email us
Call us
About Whitgift School
Whitgift School
Haling Park, South Croydon
Surrey
CR2 6YT
United Kingdom
+44 20 8688 9222
Whitgift is an outstanding independent day and boarding school for boys aged 10 to 18. Successive inspections have ranked Whitgift amongst Britain's finest schools. Whitgift is one of Britain’s leading independent day and boarding schools, based in 45-acres of beautiful parkland in Surrey.
Whitgift is an exceptionally innovative and dynamic school, enhancing the opportunities available to our 1520 students. A Whitgift education is a unique and exceptionally tailor-made, offering a variety of pathways to qualifications which include A Level and the IB. Exchanges, visits and scholarship programmes are in place with more than 25 countries worldwide. Whitgift is regularly ranked amongst the country’s top schools for achievement; new records are regularly set.
Please note that you are wholly responsible for fact checking in respect of the information provided by schools. Please also check for the latest visa and work permit requirements that may apply. Tes is not responsible for the content of advertisements or the policies adopted by advertising schools. Tes asks that all schools follow Tes' Fair Recruitment Policy.
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Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Whitgift School Administrator position is now open for candidates interested in the Education Jobs sector. This role in London offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Education Jobs is a plus.