Office Administrator
Part-time 35 days a week Senior School Voorschoten
An exciting opportunity has arisenfor a professional friendly and well-organised Office Administrator to join our welcoming office team at Senior School Voorschoten.
This varied and engaging role is central to the daily operations of the school and provides a warm professional first point of contact for our international community. The ideal candidate will be approachable detail-oriented and confident working in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
Handle dataentry reporting and administration related to studentattendance and records with particular regard for safeguarding (Thursday/Friday)
Welcome and assist visitors and respond to general enquiries
Manage incomingand outgoing communications (email phone)
Liaise effectively with colleagues students and parents/guardians
Handle the administration of Parent Teacher Consultations and Parent Newsletters
Assist staff with Reprographics (printing and copying resources)
Prepare key school documents including reports and certificates
Requirements:
Minimum 2 years experience in an administrative or receptionist role; experience in a school setting is an advantage
Strong IT skills particularly in Microsoft Office (Excel Word SharePoint Outlook); experience with SIMS or other MIS platforms is desirable
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with fluency in spoken and written English
Strong multi-tasking abilities calm under pressure and high attention to detail
Self-motivated well-organised and able to work independently
Flexible and positive team player adaptable to changing circumstances
The Role:
This is a 3.5-day-per-week role: Thursday and Friday from 8:00 to 16:00 with the remaining 1.5 days scheduled by mutual agreement during the rest of the week.
For clarification working from home is not possible. This position requires presence at SSV during working hours.
A supportive and collaborative work environment where successes and diversity are celebrated and where all colleagues show up to be the best version of themselves.
The School:
The British School in the Netherlands is arranged into four separate campuses. The Senior School Voorschoten (SSV0 is a large modern and very well-equipped campus which serves international students as well as local students from the surrounding area (aged 11-18 years). The campus is situated between the Hague and Leiden with excellent public transport motorway and bicycle connections (10 minutes by train to the centre of the Hague).
Application Process:
If youre excited about this opportunity please follow these steps to apply:
Download and complete the Application Formon your desktop*.
Submit your application by clicking the Apply button below where you will be able to upload the completed Application Form along with any additional documents that support your application.
If you have any questions regarding the application process please feel free to contact us at .
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Important: Please do not send documents directly to the schools or submit CVs as these will not be considered. Only Application Forms submitted via this platform will be reviewed.
The closing date for applications:8th October at 17:00 hrs
Start date: November/December 2025
Please note only applicants with the right to work in the Netherlands will be considered for this role.
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 employers) checks on social media accounts and obtaining current and previous Police Checks. For the majority of positions initial video interviews will be conducted via Cammio. Any employment gaps in your application will be addressed during interview.
As one of Europes 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 where our Professional Development Academy and Central Services teams are based. Careers at BSN are challenging rewarding and theres a real opportunity to make a difference. Youll work 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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