School Office Administrator
| Posting date: | 01 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 31 May 2026 |
| Location: | West Wickham, Kent, BR4 0HL |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | b053a079-ca40-4454-828e-a9bf76a390d5 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
• Friendly, approachable, and able to work well under pressure.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident user of IT systems, with strong attention to detail.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Previousschool office experience is desirable, but not essential.
• Commitment to safeguarding and keeping children safe in education.
What the school offers its staff
• Professional Development & Career ProgressionAccess to a wide range of training opportunities, bespoke continuing professional development (CPD), and pathways for career progression across the Trust.
• Supportive, Collaborative CultureWork with colleagues who value teamwork, innovation, and shared best practice across all academies.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)A free, confidential 24/7 service providing counselling, advice, and wellbeing support.
• Private HealthcareAvailable after one year of continuous service, with enrolment each 31 May.
• Cycle ShareSchemeAffordable bikehireor purchase through a salary sacrifice arrangement.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
• Friendly, approachable, and able to work well under pressure.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident user of IT systems, with strong attention to detail.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Previousschool office experience is desirable, but not essential.
• Commitment to safeguarding and keeping children safe in education.
What the school offers its staff
• Professional Development & Career ProgressionAccess to a wide range of training opportunities, bespoke continuing professional development (CPD), and pathways for career progression across the Trust.
• Supportive, Collaborative CultureWork with colleagues who value teamwork, innovation, and shared best practice across all academies.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)A free, confidential 24/7 service providing counselling, advice, and wellbeing support.
• Private HealthcareAvailable after one year of continuous service, with enrolment each 31 May.
• Cycle ShareSchemeAffordable bikehireor purchase through a salary sacrifice arrangement.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.