Administration Assistant

Knole Academy, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 3LE

23 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  6 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  14 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £12,757.00 Annually (Actual)

Administration Assistant job summary

Knole Academy in Sevenoaks is looking for an enthusiastic professional with a genuine passion for education to join our team and make a difference.

Administration Assistant

We are seeking a friendly, organised and proactive Part-Time Administration Assistant to join our busy secondary school office team.

The role will involve liaising with the Admissions Department, sorting and managing lost property, answering telephone calls and general enquiries and providing support at reception. You will play an important role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the school office and providing a warm, helpful welcome to students, parents, staff and visitors.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and organisational skills, a positive attitude and the ability to work calmly and efficiently in a busy environment.

If you enjoy working as part of a team and making a difference in a school community, we would love to hear from you!

Salary will be paid according to experience AAT Grade C £26,956 - £27,765

(equates to £12,757 - £13,140 per annum for term time working)

20 hours per week; Monday - Fridays 9:30 - 2:30 pm

38 weeks term time plus one week.

Please apply via our application portal: MyNewTerm https://www.aletheiatrust.org.uk/join-aletheia-academies-trust/vacancies

Closing date: Friday 6 November 2026; 9:00 am

Interviews: Monday 16 November 2026

Interviews: Applications will be considered upon receipt so we reserve the right to withdraw the vacancy before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.

Creativity in Learning

Confidence to Achieve

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Knole Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1410 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Knole Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/knole-academy

A mixed ability secondary school in Sevenoaks.

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