Cognita Schools
School Administrator

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About The School - Southbank International - Westminster Campus
Do you want to work in a very friendly, happy school in central London with great colleagues? Southbank International School is London's leading IB world school. With over 70 nationalities, our campus educates over 500 children from the ages of 11 - 18. We have a wonderful culture of support and collaboration and lovely students, staff and parents from all around the world.
The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced School Administrator to join our fantastic team.
About Cognita:
Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 90 schools in 21 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 100,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, "Thrive in a rapidly evolving world".
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Job Role: School Administrator
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Employment Type: 1-year Fixed-Term Contract, Full-Time 37.5 hrs, immediate start
Location: Westminster Campus
Salary Range: £29,000-£31,000
We are seeking a versatile and proactive School Administrator to join our Westminster Campus in central London. This role sits at the heart of our school’s daily operations. You will be part of a team that holds our administrative functions together, ensuring our financial processes are rigorous, our internal and external communications are professional and engaging, and our campus runs smoothly.
To view a full Role Profile, click here.
Who We Are Looking For: The ideal candidate is a multi-tasker who can pivot from reconciling an invoice to drafting a parent newsletter without missing a beat. The school will provide onsite training as required.
Benefits at Cognita:
- Generous annual leave (39 days plus UK bank holidays)
- Reduced out of session hours
- Negotiable hybrid working arrangements
- Pension
- Salary sacrifice childcare vouchers
- Interest free season ticket loans and ride to work scheme
- Training and development support
- School fee discount (T&Cs apply)


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How to Apply:
Complete this application before the closing date of 23:59 BST (UTC+1), Sunday 2nd August 2026.
Cognita Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available on the school website. Details on Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is included within the Application Guidance.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.
Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.
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