Office Administration Assistant - 15 hours per week

Walderslade School, Chatham, Kent, ME5 0LE

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  May 2026

• Closing date

  10 April 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  20 March 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: £25,185.00 - £28,142.00 Annually (FTE) Actual salary between £8,537 and £9,539 based on 15 hours per week

Office Administration Assistant - 15 hours per week job summary

We are seeking a friendly, organised, and proactive individual to join our busy school office team as a Administrative Assistant. This is a varied, customer-facing role combining administrative responsibilities with front-of-house reception duties and basic first aid support for students.

As the first point of contact for visitors, parents, and pupils, the successful candidate will play a key role in creating a welcoming and professional environment. You will provide efficient administrative support, manage enquiries both in person and over the phone, and assist with day-to-day office operations. In addition, you will respond to student first aid needs, ensuring their wellbeing and comfort during the school day.

We are looking for an individual who is approachable, calm under pressure, and committed to delivering excellent service. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team are essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a dynamic school environment and making a positive difference to the daily experience of our school community.

In return, we will offer you:

• an incredibly supportive group of colleagues and leaders
• comprehensive induction programme with a commitment to CPD
• Care First employee assistance programme
• non-contributory membership of Benenden private health care cover
• membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• two-week half term in October
• cycle to work scheme

For further details on this role and to apply please complete an application form which can be found on the school’s careers page Our Vacancies | The Walderslade & Greenacre Schools Partnership

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. For further information and to arrange a school visit, please contact Louise Campbell on 01634 861593 or via email campl313@wgsp.org.uk

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date where interest and applications received are high, therefore we encourage early applications

Safeguarding commitment

Beyond Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in a regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory "Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check".

Equality & Inclusivity Statement

At Beyond Schools Trust we strive to be a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented communities, including but not limited to those who identify as Black, Asian or from a minority ethnic background.

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 Walderslade School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 806 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Walderslade School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/walderslade-school

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