Join the Roedean Team

Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

Girls First: Empowered, Encouraged, Engaged

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WELCOME TO ROEDEAN

Welcome to Roedean

Roedean is an extraordinary school on an extraordinary
site – the girls play cricket and hockey with the sea’s
blue in front of them and the green of the South Downs
behind them, the Maths and Humanities classrooms have
perhaps the best views of any in the country, and which
other boarding houses have been likened to a boutique
hotel? But it is not just the location, but the strong
academic focus with a genuine belief in the importance of
creativity and an all-round education that makes Roedean
unique.

This is an exciting time for Roedean which is marking
the 140th anniversary of the foundation of the School,
although it moved to its current site in 1898. Ever
since its foundation, Roedean has been renowned for
providing girls with an exceptional holistic education,
and this certainly remains the case today: the girls excel
in many fields, achieving excellent academic results,
while also playing music beyond diploma level, debating
in the Oxford Union finals, playing Netball in Sri Lanka,
and throwing themselves into partnership work in the
community and beyond. Students achieve Advanced 1 in
Ballet, design and race their F24 electric car, exceptional
artists can finish A Level Art in a year and then complete
a certificated foundation year before applying for direct-

entry Art degrees, and a team of 6 students successfully
swam across the Channel to France in June 2022, after
which a student in Year 12 made the crossing solo in July
2025.

The School numbers around 525 students, and about half
of that number are day girls, joined by boarders from over
35 countries.

Roedean is clearly thriving and, in addition to the evident
success in the Arts and particularly STEM subjects, as well
as in many areas of school life beyond the curriculum, it is
wonderful that the findings of our last three ISI Inspection
reports in 2016, 2021, and 2025 all highlighted the
excellence in Roedean provision and outcomes for
students. Despite current pressures, it is clear that the
School is in fine fettle, and where it will be in the coming
years is an exciting prospect.

Roedean really is a great place to work – we hope that you
would like to join us.

Niamh Green
Head

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THE ROLE AND MAIN DUTIES

The Role

Reporting to the School Office Manager, the Receptionist / Administrative Assistant will provide an excellent reception
service to the School, dealing with all visitors, telephone and email enquiries in an appropriate and friendly manner. As
part of the School Office Team the Receptionist / Administrative Assistant will contribute to the smooth running of the
school office and also provide administrative support to other departments as required.

Main Duties

Reception/Telephone

◊  Maintain a continuous and welcoming presence in the reception area for visitors, colleagues and students

◊  Answer general enquiries

◊  Transfer calls to appropriate members of staff or departments

◊  Fire Evacuation alarm procedures

◊  Operate School Visitor Pass system and contractors’ badges

◊  Maintain the record book of visiting and part time staff

◊  Receipt and distribution of small deliveries, including newspapers

◊  Order taxis as required and complete docket book

◊  Collection point for dry cleaning for staff and pupils

◊  Maintain the reception key register

◊  Administer the email account info@roedean.co.uk either by answering queries directly or by forwarding emails to

appropriate members of staff

◊  Maintain and update the approved contractor’s spreadsheet and liaise with departments/HR

◊  Trips – Book and log the mobile telephones via Evolve and sign students out via iSAMS

◊  Daily signing students out of school that leave from Reception

◊  Oversight of fire lists for students and staff. Maintain fire lists, ensuring information updated in a timely manner

and records kept up to date

◊  Assist the School Office with key events such as Parents Evening and other whole school events

◊  Print visitor badges for events such as Teatime Recitals

◊  Order flowers for key school events

◊  Maintain the Reception area environment and promote a positive first impression of the School

◊  Review and update all reception function procedures, ensuring continued effectiveness and efficiency

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MAIN DUTIES AND PERSON SPECIFICAION

Outgoing Mail

◊	 Central point for collation, franking and dispatch

◊	 Organise courier collection/deliveries and registered/recorded mail

◊	 Postage	sales	to	staff	and	students,	reordering	of	stamps	from	the	post	office

Person	Specification

Essential

◊	 Previous	reception	and	office	experience

◊	 Excellent	written	and	spoken	communication	skills

◊	 Excellent	personal	qualities	(eg	welcoming,	courteous,	calm,	patient	and	diplomatic)

◊	 Excellent	IT	skills	(word,	excel,	email,	data	entry)

◊	 Efficient	and	well	organised,	with	attention	to	detail

◊	 Ability	to	work	independently,	as	well	as	part	of	a	team

◊	 Ability	to	manage	time	effectively	and	prioritise	work

◊	 Ability	to	stay	calm	under	pressure

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 THE PACKAGE

The Package

Salary:            Depending experience

Hours:       08:00 – 17:30, Thursday and  Friday, Term time plus 4 weeks.

The post holder will be required to work occasional Saturdays, for example, Open Mornings and Roedean Day

Holidays:   22 days rising to 27 days after 5 years’ service (pro rata)

Other	Benefits	include:

•  Pension – Contributory pension scheme

•  Dining and refreshment facilities throughout the

•  Remission of fees for a daughter attending the

school, in line with the current policy of the School
Council, subject to the usual standards and procedures
for admission (currently 40% - pro rata for part time
staff)

•  Death in service benefit

school day whilst on duty

•  Sports and Leisure – use of the swimming pool,

fitness suite and tennis courts (subject to availability).
Weekly yoga classes are available after work

•  Wellbeing – Staff have access to a confidential

advice and telephone support service. Regular staff
social events

The School does not have a licence to sponsor migrants under the worker or temporary worker routes. Individuals
who wish to work at the School will therefore need to hold or establish immigration status that allows them to work
in the UK. The School is legally required to check that all successful job applicants hold the right to work in the UK
before work can commence.

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Safeguarding

 SAFEGUARDING AND HOW TO APPLY

The post holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/
he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s
Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy Statement 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 risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School s/he
must report any concerns to the School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead or, if he/she is the School’s DSL, to the Head
and relevant agencies.

Roedean is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all
staff and volunteers to share this commitment.   Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening
appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

 Roedean is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome the unique contributions that everyone can bring to
Roedean in terms of education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expressions, nation of origin,
age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

How	to	Apply

Applicants must complete the application pack and return it to vacancies@roedean.co.uk or via post to Louisa Butler,
Recruitment Manager, Roedean School, Roedean Way, Brighton, BN2 5RQ.

If you have any questions about the role, please email vacancies@roedean.co.uk

Closing date for applications is 9am, 2 October 2025.

Due to the need to appoint quickly, we reserve the right to interview and appoint at any stage of the process.

This job description may be reviewed from time to time in light of changing circumstances and if it is necessary to
amend/alter this, those concerned will be consulted.

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WHY WORK AT ROEDEAN?

Why	Work	at	Roedean?

At Roedean, we are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic
members of staff, who are keen to prioritise the girls’
well-being and happiness at all times.  We are looking
for	those	who	enjoy	working	as	part	of	a		team,	and
who appreciate the importance of the girls’ all-round
experience	at	school.		We	are	hoping	that	the	girls	will
become	life-long	learners,	always	keen	to	undertake
new	challenges	and	learn	from	their	experiences,	and

Roedean has the same wish for its staff; the school
is	happy	to	proivde	support	and	training	to	facilitate
the professional development if needed. All members
of	staff	at	Roedean	enjoy	strong	and	meaningful
relationships	with	the	girls,	characterised	by	mutual
trust and respect, and this was highlighted in our
oustanding	ISI	Inspection	report.

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WHY WORK AT ROEDEAN?

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THE SCHOOL TODAY

The	School	Today

Roedean numbers around 525 girls, bringing together
students from over thirty-five countries around the world
and those who live very locally; these different cultures
and experiences add a great deal to the girls’ experience,
particularly in our increasingly globalised society, and
ISI Inspectors remarked that ‘the cultural development
of pupils is excellent’, and commented on the ‘mutual
tolerance and respect’ which came from the integration
between pupils from different countries, and between the
day girls and those who board.

beyond Grade 8 level – all such activities have their own
intrinsic value, but they also have huge benefits for the
girls’ academic endeavours. Our ‘Wild Fridays’ programme
sees all of Year 7 and 8 spending every Friday afternoon
outside, learning bushcraft skills and orienteering, looking
after the animals on the Farm, and outdoor adventure
– and they love it!  All girls in Years 9 and 10 undertake
Bronze and Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards, and some
also have the opportunity to join the CCF contingent at
Lancing College.

Founded in 1885 by three sisters to provide ‘a thorough,
physical, intellectual and moral’ education with ‘as much
liberty as is consistent with safety’, the School has always
broken the mould. Today, Roedean is determined to
empower the girls to challenge themselves to realise their
considerable potential; they are given the opportunity
to grow up at their own pace, not constrained by finite
expectations, and they have the freedom to develop their
talents and passions.

Roedean’s ethos is clearly focused on the remarkable
benefits of a holistic approach to education, in which
academic pursuits are complemented by a wide range of
co-curricular activities, and the founding Lawrence sisters
would be delighted with their legacy today. With over 125
activities on offer every week, the girls enjoy international
travel opportunities, a Farm on the school site, the annual
House Drama Festival, and our flood-lit all-weather pitch
at the heart of the School. Roedean girls excel in a range
of sports, and many musicians and dancers perform

Our partnership with St Mark’s Primary, in the Whitehawk
estate, is hugely rewarding for the pupils at both schools –
there are a range of joint weekly activities, we fund-raised
and built a Library on their site from scratch, and one
year-group comes to Roedean each week for a morning
of academic and sporting enrichment. Furthermore,
the Roedean Academy, a programme of academic
enrichment for Year 10 students, brings together
academically gifted and engaged students from six local
schools in the maintained sector with those at Roedean,
to challenge their academic expectations and broaden
their horizons.

Philanthropy is also central to what we do. 100 hot meals
are sent each week into the community to feed the
homeless in Brighton, 12 girls travel to Moldova each year
to teach English to Ukrainian refugees and Moldovan
orphans, and the  community raised over £48,000 for a
range of charities last year.

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THE SCHOOL TODAY

ROEDEAN’S ETHOS

At Roedean, there can be no doubt that the girls’ rounded
education ‘makes a considerable contribution to their
personal development’ (ISI Inspection), and it is precisely
this which produces independent and creative young
women who will make their mark in the world. In the
same way that Roedean encourages the girls to pursue a

variety of interests, we expect the staff to be committed
to the busy life of this boarding school; it is wonderful
when staff join the orchestra or play in the staff-student
sports fixtures, and the girls love it when members of staff
congratulate them on their role in the previous night’s
play or the goal they scored in the fixture at the weekend.

ROEDEAN’S CAMPUS AND FACILITIES

Roedean is located on a beautiful 45-acre campus, and
owns a further 75 acres of land adjacent to the site. It is
the only school in the UK to be set within a National Park
and on a coastline, as well as being in the boundaries of a
vibrant city. The Grade II listed main building and Keswick
House were designed by the leading Victorian architect
and Roedean parent, Sir John Simpson, who also designed
the original Wembley stadium. The main building
incorporates the four main boarding houses, the dining
rooms, the Library, and the teaching and administration
spaces. Later additions include the Chapel, Science
Laboratories, the Theatre and dance studios, the Music
wing, Keswick House, and Lawrence House. We also have

an indoor swimming pool, a Sports Hall, which includes a
multi-gym, and numerous playing fields to the front and
side of the school. With a £1½ million refurbishment of
the Sixth Form facilities in 2019, a small Farm on site with
sheep and pygmy goats, a refurbishment of our 355-seat
Theatre in 2021, and an all-weather flood-lit pitch at the
heart of the School, Roedean certainly has wonderful
facilities and buildings. A transformation of the Library
was completed in April 2024 and delivers an outstanding
study, research, and exhibition space within the School’s
original school hall, further enhancing Roedean’s
academic provision.

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THE SCHOOL TODAY

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