Reporting directly to the School Administration and Business Managers, you’ll support all aspects of Administration and Admissions within our lively School environment. It’s a dynamic and varied role where you’ll have a mix of your own responsibilities, as well as supporting the Administration Team and being a key-player in the day to day running of the School.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week term-time, 8.30-4.30 (approx 36 weeks). Plus any open days/events outside of the school day, and 6 weeks out of term time which can be worked flexibly/ from home
Salary: £18,000 – £22,000 based on skills and experience
To start: Nov/Dec 2022

Some of your wide-ranging responsibilities include handling and coordinating the admissions process, helping with queries from parents (you are their first port of call) pupils and staff; supporting the School’s marketing function, assisting with events and generally ensuring the smooth running of the admin function. The role is extremely varied and encompasses a myriad of tasks, so no day is ever the same.

About You

You’ll become a passionate advocate for Cardiff Steiner School and our ethos of an holistic and creative education – combining a genuine commitment to exceptional customer service with a strong aptitude/interest in sales/marketing and excellent administrative and organisational skills.

You’ll be confident, adaptable and able to remain calm and approachable in a busy, multi-faceted working environment. As a self-starter, you’ll be willing to learn and understand the different requirements of the role, and be committed to providing an excellent service to staff, parents, pupils and prospective families.

The role could suit someone with experience in school administration support, but equally is ideal for a graduate with some administration and customer-focused/sales experience who is keen to take on more responsibility in a varied and interesting role and a rewarding and creative place to work.

About Us

Cardiff Steiner School is an independent Steiner Waldorf school for boys and girls aged 3 to 19. We offer an inspiring and creative education based on the needs of the whole child – academic, physical, emotional and spiritual. Our distinctive, international curriculum integrates arts and academics into a rich, balanced education that ignites a lifelong passion for learning.

The School offers a full Kindergarten to Class 12 (age 3-18) Steiner Waldorf education. You’ll join us on an exciting stage of our journey. Founded in 1997, we opened our first classes in 2012 and expanded to Upper School in September 2017 offering the Certificate of Steiner Education (NZCSE) 2020-21 saw our very first Class 12 graduate with the Certificate.

The Certificate is the first international, secondary school qualification to be fully based on the Steiner curriculum. It is a valid, alternative secondary school qualification that allows students to progress to further/higher education free from the restrictions of GCSE and A level curricula and examinations.

We are a small school by design, with a highly-dedicated staff team, supportive families and a strong community spirit. As a pioneering bunch we have an irrepressible spirit and enjoy rising to the challenges and celebrating the joys that a young School brings.

Our staff are at the heart of our success and we have a strong culture of collaboration where staff are valued and your input, enthusiasm and talents will be welcomed and appreciated. You’ll have the support and guidance of the School Business Manager and School Administration Manager and, subject to your availability, will be able to shadow and work alongside the current postholder who is moving on to a new career.

We are a UK Steiner Waldorf School Fellowship Associate School and are fully independent.

Cardiff Steiner School is committed to safeguarding children and young people, we expect all applicants to uphold this. All candidates must have suitability to work with children and young people, and post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure Barring Service check.