Office Administrator

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a professional, friendly, and well-organised Office Administrator to join our welcoming office team at Senior School Voorschoten.

This varied and engaging role is central to the daily operations of the school and provides a warm, professional first point of contact for our international community. The ideal candidate will be approachable, detail-oriented, and confident working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Handle data entry, reporting, and administration related to student attendance and records with particular regard for safeguarding (Thursday/Friday)

• Welcome and assist visitors and respond to general enquiries

• Manage incoming and outgoing communications (email, phone)

• Liaise effectively with colleagues, students, and parents/guardians

• Handle the administration of Parent Teacher Consultations and Parent Newsletters

• Assist staff with Reprographics (printing and copying resources)

• Prepare key school documents, including reports and certificates

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in an administrative or receptionist role; experience in a school setting is an advantage

• Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, SharePoint, Outlook); experience with SIMS or other MIS platforms is desirable

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with fluency in spoken and written English

• Strong multi-tasking abilities, calm under pressure, and high attention to detail

• Self-motivated, well-organised, and able to work independently

• Flexible and positive team player, adaptable to changing circumstances

The Role:

• This is a 3.5-day-per-week role: Thursday and Friday from 8:00 to 16:00, with the remaining 1.5 days scheduled by mutual agreement during the rest of the week.

• For clarification, working from home is not possible.  This position requires presence at SSV during working hours.

• A supportive and collaborative work environment where successes and diversity are celebrated and where all colleagues show up to be the best version of themselves.

The School:

The British School in the Netherlands is arranged into four separate campuses. The Senior School Voorschoten (SSV0 is a large, modern and very well-equipped campus, which serves international students as well as local students from the surrounding area (aged 11-18 years). The campus is situated between the Hague and Leiden, with excellent public transport, motorway and bicycle connections (10 minutes by train to the centre of the Hague).

Safer Recruitment

The BSN is an equal opportunities employer and is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. Aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All applicants are subject to a rigorous screening process that includes verification of qualifications, obtaining two supervisory references (including current employer's), checks on social media accounts and obtaining current and previous Police Checks. For the majority of positions, initial video interviews will be conducted via Cammio. Any employment gaps in your application will be addressed during interview. 

As one of Europe’s leading British international schools, the BSN is a vibrant, diverse and well-established yet innovative employer. We have 4 school campuses in and around The Hague where our Professional Development Academy and Central Services teams are based. Careers at BSN are challenging, rewarding and there’s a real opportunity to make a difference. You’ll work within a thriving community of more than 80 different nationalities (students and staff). We offer competitive salaries; attractive benefits and we recognise that our staff deserve excellent professional development opportunities and support.

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