Office Administrator

Knockhall Primary School, Greenhithe, Kent, DA9 9RF

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  25 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  5 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £22,963.67 - £23,652.86 Annually (Actual) KSC1-3 Fringe pro-rata for 36 hours / 39 weeks per year

Office Administrator job summary

At Knockhall Primary School, we are seeking an enthusiastic and professional Office Administrator to become the welcoming face of our school and play a key role in supporting our pupils, staff and wider community. As the first point of contact for visitors, parents and external agencies, you will help create a positive experience for everyone who interacts with our school while ensuring the efficient day-to-day operation of the school office.

This is a varied and rewarding role that requires excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Working closely with the School Business Manager and school leaders, you will support admissions, attendance, communications, financial administration and a wide range of school events and activities.

We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to providing exceptional service, values teamwork and understands the importance of safeguarding, confidentiality and professionalism within a school setting.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a welcoming and professional first point of contact for pupils, parents, visitors and external agencies.
• Manage reception duties, telephone calls, emails and face-to-face enquiries efficiently and courteously.
• Support pupil admissions, attendance, registration and the maintenance of accurate school records.
• Administer school information systems, including Arbor and other relevant databases.
• Process school orders, maintain administrative records and assist with financial administration processes.
• Organise and support key school events, including parents' evenings, trips and community activities.
• Produce reports, correspondence and documentation to a high standard.
• Work closely with teaching and support staff to provide effective administrative support and contribute to pupil welfare.
• Demonstrate excellent organisational skills, accuracy and attention to detail while managing competing priorities.
• Use Microsoft Office applications confidently, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and build positive working relationships.
• Uphold the highest standards of professionalism, confidentiality and customer service.
• Promote and support the school's values, safeguarding responsibilities and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

We offer:

• A welcoming and supportive school community.
• Friendly and dedicated colleagues who value teamwork and collaboration.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children and families.

Knockhall Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references.

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 Knockhall Primary School

• School type: Academies, None, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 436 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Knockhall Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/knockhall-primary-school

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