School Office and Reception Teams

Front office staff are often the first and last people you see when you visit any school. They are the ones who answer the phones; greet parents, guardians and visitors into the building; relay lost PE kits or musical instruments; provide medical, as well as emotional support; and so much more.

Our office administrators are integral to the success of day-to-day operations at Stephen Perse, providing support to teachers, students and families alike

As the gatekeepers of our schools, many parents will already be familiar with the front of house team. As many of our school office staff have worked at different schools within Stephen Perse over the years, they are often a welcoming and familiar face to students as they transition from school to school. Year 7 students in particular, are very well supported by the school office team as they find their feet with greater independence and responsibility in the Senior School.

Working across the different schools and departments within Stephen Perse allows the team to develop their own knowledge and understanding of the different settings and challenges they face, while also getting to know more students and colleagues. Libby, for example, started in the Senior School in the HR department before relocating to Dame Bradbury’s and Emma was part of the Junior School team before moving to support our expanding nurseries. Anne is one of our longest serving members of staff, having been part of the Senior School team for over 20 years.

All our office and reception staff are first aid trained and are often the first point of call for students in times of need. Many of the team are also trained, and take great interest in, Youth Mental Health First Aid and students will often turn to trusted support staff for advice and guidance. Katerina, for example, has been developing a sensory wellbeing board with a vast variety of plants and seedlings she has nurtured within the Senior School Office. Studies show that regularly seeing and being around plants helps us to feel more calm and relaxed, decreasing levels of anxiety.

Megan Shepherd Foundation Administration Manager and EA to the Principal

I joined Stephen Perse nearly nine years ago and I have held a number of support roles during this time, starting in the Senior School Office as the Trips Administrator and PA to the then Vice Principal. Now, as well as supporting the Principal, I also have the pleasure of working with the school office teams across Stephen Perse. Schools are complex organisations that need to be managed with precision and the office staff play a vital role in this process. The smooth running of our offices is down to three highly experienced and dedicated Administration Managers.

Kirsty Carter Sixth Form Administration Manager

I have worked in a Sixth Form setting for 19 years, first at CCSS and the last four and a half years at Stephen Perse. I very much enjoy working with young people, seeing them arrive in Year 12 fresh from Senior School, to leaving as confident young adults ready for university. I oversee student visa compliance for the Foundation and keep up-to-date with the latest guidance from the Home Office. I also help administer home-to-school transport, liaising with our contracted coach provider, minibus drivers and parents.

Karen England Senior School Administration Manager

I have worked at the Senior School office for just over five years as part of the administration team and PA to the Head. It is a great place to work, there is quite literally never a dull moment! I am lucky to have a great team to support me in the smooth running of the school.

Kate Shriever Nurseries and Junior Schools’ Administration Manager

I have worked for Stephen Perse for over eight years starting as Office Manager for Dame Bradbury’s, as well as PA to the Head. I now manage the staff in the school offices at the Nurseries and Junior Schools. I have a wonderful admin team around me that keeps all the sites running smoothly. I really enjoy the role and no one day is the same.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank the administration team for their care, attention and dedication to supporting our whole community.