Personal Assistant & School Operations Co-ordinator

Balfour Junior School, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6QX

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  5 December 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  19 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,989.00 - £32,061.00 Annually (FTE) Actual salary between £21,145-£26,085

Personal Assistant & School Operations Co-ordinator job summary

At Balfour Junior School, we are driven by our core values and committed to offering the best possible education to improve life chances. We believe everyone can develop a lifelong passion for learning in a safe and supportive community, whilst celebrating individuality and diversity.

As a Personal Assistant to the Headteacher, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the leadership of our large, friendly, and forward-thinking school. This is an exciting opportunity for an organised, proactive, and professional individual who thrives in a dynamic environment.

What We’re Looking For

• Exceptional organisational and administrative skills
• Ability to manage a busy schedule and prioritise effectively
• Strong communication skills and a professional approach
• Discretion and integrity when handling confidential information
• A positive attitude and commitment to our school values: resilience, kindness, integrity, respect, personal responsibility, and gratitude

What We Offer

• A welcoming and supportive team environment
• Opportunities for professional development
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of our pupils and staff
• A role at the heart of a school that celebrates individuality and diversity
• 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 | Balfour Junior School

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. For further information and to arrange a school visit, please contact Zoe Mayston on 01634 843833 or via email zmayston@balfourjuniors.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

Beyond Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting 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".

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 Balfour Junior School

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 480 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Balfour Junior School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/balfour-junior-school-chatham

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