Administration Assistant

Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 6RH

23 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  4 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  12 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £27,254 - £27,694
• Pay scale: NJC S4a

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors of Rudyard Kipling Primary School and Nursery wish to appoint a friendly, highly motivated and efficient Admin Assistant. This post is to undertake and support with the day-to-day operational duties within the main school office focusing mainly of Admissions, Attendance and First Aid/Medical.

We are looking for a special person who:

• Has experience of working in a fast-paced environment and is able to work in a calm, friendly and professional manner
• Handles all information with the highest level of professional discretion, following GDPR and safeguarding protocols
• Has strong IT skills with good knowledge and understanding of relevant ICT packages (word, excel), experience of Arbor would be an advantage
• A good communicator with strong literacy skills and attention to detail
• Embraces a culture of continuous improvement, always wishing to develop your practice
• Recognises the importance of establishing positive relationships with children and staff but maintains confidential professional boundaries
• A strong team who is flexible and willing to adapt to on the day demands.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• A supportive induction process
• Opportunities for you to develop your practice
• A friendly, dedicated and caring staff team
• Amazing children, who are proud and respectful of their school
• A lively, vibrant and fast paced and energetic environment

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.

Our school is committed to inclusion and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The school expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Please note that we do not accept a Curriculum Vitae as a form of application. The job pack and application form are available to download from http://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/content/jobs/council-jobs. Alternatively, please email jamesstanley@kipling.brighton-hove.sch.uk .

We reserve the right to interview earlier than the date below should we receive a suitable application.

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Admin Advert May 26.pdf - 237 KB (opens in new tab)

Admin Assistant Level B.pdf - 383 KB (opens in new tab)

About Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 336 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery website
• Email address: jamesstanley@kipling.brighton-hove.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01273303328
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/rudyard-kipling-primary-school-nursery

 We are a two-form entry primary school in Woodingdean, Brighton, with a friendly, diverse, and inclusive community where nurture is at the heart of everything we do. 

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