A Co-Educational Independent Day School for Students aged 11-18

We are looking for an excellent administrator with a warm pastoral approach to provide administrative support to our academic sixth form team.

In this role, you will provide day-to-day secretarial and administrative support to the Director of Sixth Form and team and to the Director of Wellbeing and Futures. You will assist with the administration of university entrance procedures and work as part of the wider school office team.

This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week from 08:30 to 16:30 Monday to Friday during term-time and an additional five days during the School holidays.

About You
The ideal candidate will have secretarial or administrative experience gained in a busy office or school environment, excellent IT, interpersonal and communication skills and a willingness to work in a collaborative spirit while maintaining high professional standards. Experience of the university admissions process and school systems is advantageous, but not essential.

Our School
Founded in 1646, Reading Blue Coat is a leading independent day school of circa 800 pupils from ages 11 to 18. The School is located on a beautiful 46-acre campus in the village of Sonning, just outside Reading.

The School employs more than 200 staff, of whom 50% are academic staff, and provides a stimulating, friendly and supportive atmosphere in which each pupil can realise his or her full intellectual, physical, and creative potential.

What we offer
Reading Blue Coat offers an exceptional working environment and an attractive rewards package, including excellent benefits such as a pension scheme; free meals; extensive staff discounts; life assurance, tax saving cycle to work and car leasing schemes; free sports and leisure facilities; Employee Assistance Programme; and a strong commitment to
professional development.

For further details of the role and how to apply please visit our website: www.rbcs.org.uk/about/work-with-us/ or contact the HR department, Tel: 0118 933 5813 email: recruitment@rbcs.org.uk

Closing date: 9am on Friday 3 July 2026

Applications must be submitted via our website and include a supporting statement outlining your suitability for and interest in the role. Applicants must already be eligible to work in the UK.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check.

No agencies, please

Reading Blue Coat School
Registered charity number 1087839
www.rbcs.org.uk
A Co-Educational Independent Day School for Students aged 11–18