An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Office Administrator to join our friendly office team at the British School in the Netherlands, Senior School Leidschenveen (SSL) Campus.   

This is a part-time position to cover for maternity leave. The working days are Monday, Tuesday , Thursday (full day) and Wednesday, Friday (mornings), a total of 28 hours per week. The duration of this post is approximately 8 months.  

This role supports our vibrant international community, providing a helpful, friendly and professional interface between the school and its visitors, along with a wide range of administrative support to keep the school running as smoothly as possible. 

The School:

The British School in the Netherlands is arranged into four separate campuses. The Senior School Leidschenveen is a modern and very well-equipped campus, which serves international students as well as local students from the surrounding area. The campus is next to the Hague, with excellent public transport, motorway and bicycle connections.

This is an exciting time to join one of the oldest British International schools in Europe as we continue to cement our reputation both locally and globally. Our student body is motivated to succeed, our families are hugely supportive, and our colleagues are welcoming, innovative and of the highest calibre. 

Responsibilities:

• Data entry, reporting and administration relating to student attendance and records;  

• Welcoming visitors to the school and dealing with their enquiries;  

• Liaising with school colleagues, students and their parents/guardians;   

• Managing email, postal and telephone enquiries;  

• Preparing school documents and certificates;

• Arranging transport for school trips;

• Scheduling appointments for parent/teacher evenings.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of administrator/receptionist experience. Work in a school environment would be considered an advantage; 

• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word and Outlook).  A knowledge of SIMS or other data management information systems is desirable.  

• Customer focused with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Fluency in English (written and spoken) is essential;  

• Ability to multi-task and remain calm under pressure;  

• Independently motivated and organized with attention to detail;  

• Team player with a flexible attitude and ability to adapt to changing circumstances.  

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) and obtaining current and previous Police Checks. For the majority of positions, initial video interviews will be conducted via Cammio. Any employment gaps in CVs 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. Careers at BSN are challenging, rewarding and there’s a real opportunity to make a difference. You’ll teach motivated students 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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