Gap Year Educational and Research Administrative Assistant (King's International) (fixed-term)

Start Date: 1st September 2025

Salary: competitive plus excellent benefits including healthcare, contributory pension scheme, free gym membership and lunch during term time

The Educational and Research Administrative Assistant will support the Head of Education and Head of Professional Development and Induction (International Schools) as well as other members of the King's International team in Wimbledon, in our work with our international partner schools. This is a fixed term contract for 11 months (September 2025 to July 2026).

Main responsibilities:

• Assist with organising educational events such as teach meets and online webinars
• Assist with staff and student collaborations and competitions
• Assist with getting feedback on collaboration opportunities and conduct data analysis
• Assist with updating the King's international handbook
• Produce reports based on educational data analysis for sharing with senior team members
• Support the administrative side of educational quality audits
• Proactively keep the team up to date with international research developments by engaging with a variety of sources and distilling key information and developments
• Assist with organising visits to King's Wimbledon from teachers and students at our international partner schools
• Help with King's International marketing activities
• Assist with exploring potential new partnerships globally by:
  • researching new markets, partnerships and investors
  • collating information for potential partners
• Produce an annual policy pack for existing partners
• Assist with marketing tasks and proofing of markets of overseas schools
• Help with conducting visits to King's both from existing and potential new partners
• Assist with providing information on King's Wimbledon and our international schools for tender packs, award entries etc.
• Benchmark competitor income from international schools

Person Specification:

Essential

• A calm, highly efficient and organised individual who can work under pressure
• Excellent ICT skills and knowledge of software such as MS Office
• Self-motivated; able to work on their own initiative
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Effective written communication skills and a proactive approach to organisation and planning
• Adaptable and flexible
• Practical and resourceful
• Able to demonstrate high levels of interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence
• Have the ability to work as part of a team

King's is one of the most successful schools in the world, with outstanding academic results, first-class pastoral care and a vibrant co-curriculum. 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. You will be asked to fill an online application form, upload a CV and provide a cover letter.

Closing date: Friday 1st August 2025 at 9am

Interviews: to be confirmed

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

King's is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff 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. King's College School is fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity in its recruitment of teaching and support staff.