School Administrator/Receptionist

The Amicus School is part of our Children’s Therapeutic Community providing therapeutic residential care and education to vulnerable and traumatised children aged 5 to 11 years old on referral. We currently have an opening for the role of School Administrator/Receptionist.

This role is 40 hours per week, working 52 weeks per year.

We are looking for an extraordinary, creative, resilient & committed individual, who has a passion for wanting to work in a school and therapeutic setting, being part of a team supporting children and staff within our therapeutic community

As School Administrator/Receptionist you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of professional and efficient reception and administrative support for the running of the School. You will be responsible for administrative and receptionist duties which include promoting a welcoming environment, promoting, and supporting effective communication with school and parents/carers and network professionals.

If you have…

· A passion for wanting to work in a therapeutic setting that helps children recover from their trauma

· At least two years’ experience of work within an administrative/reception role or role that requires administrative duties.

· Experience of setting up, populating, and updating data bases.

· Excellent IT skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

· Sound and accurate literacy and numeracy skills

· A friendly, professional and can-do approach

…then you could be the person we are looking for!

You will be working with the School and Senior Management Team to primarily support all aspects of administrative work within the School including the collation of data, presentation of information for a variety of recipients and welcoming students, their families, carers and visitors to our School / Head Office site.

Your duties will be varied, and you will be expected to be able to work to deadlines using your own initiative.

You will be part of the Administration team at The Amicus Community and will receive both line management and clinical support as part of your role.

We Can Offer You…….

· An enthusiastic and supportive staff team

·Opportunities for continuing professional development & training

· A supportive, reflective & learning culture

· Generous company pension scheme

· Staff Introduction Scheme

· Healthcare cash plan and Life Insurance

Own transport (or at least non-reliance on public transport) is essential due to our location.

Amicus is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. Applicants will therefore undergo Enhanced DBS checks and Warner interviews as part of our Safer Recruitment Process.

Closing date for completed applications : 2nd November 2026

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Pay: From £26,437.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Arundel BN18 0SX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• Education Administration Occupations: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person