Receptionist/6th Form Admin Assistant
Dartford Grammar School, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2HW13 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
6 July 2026 at 9am
Date listed
23 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Part-time – 27.5 hours per week – (8am to 1.30pm) (term time + INSET days)
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- DGS 5 - £25,252 - £26,262 fte (pro rata £16,359 - £17,013)
What skills and experience we're looking for
RECEPTIONIST/6th FORM ADMINISTRATOR REQUIRED
Part-time – 27.5 hours per week – (8am to 1.30pm)
(term time + INSET days)
Pay Grade: DGS 5 - £25,252 - £26,262 fte (pro rata £16,359 - £17,013)
For an application form contact Michelle Bexley, HR Manager, on
01322 223039, Ext 146
Or by email: mbexley@dartfordgrammarschool.org.uk
Closing date: Monday 6 July 2026 at 9am
Interviews to take place: Week commencing 6 July 2026
Start date: 1 September 2026
We are seeking an organised, proactive and enthusiastic Receptionist/Administrator to support the day-to-day running of the 6th form department in a busy school.
We are keen to hear from you if you have:
- a strong commitment to providing excellent customer service and creating a welcoming, professional environment for visitors, clients, and colleagues
- excellent organisational, communication, and IT skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and maintain accurate records
- experience working in administrative, customer service, reception, or office support roles (desirable)
- the ability to manage front-desk responsibilities confidently, handle enquiries professionally, prioritise workloads effectively, and contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the office
Dartford Grammar School is a selective secondary academy for boys, which admits girls into its sixth form. There are six forms of entry to Year 7, and all of the students joining the school are from the top 25% of the ability range. The current roll is 1,575, including 660 in the sixth form.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.
What the school offers its staff
What we offer:
- A commitment to invest in staff development via training, CPD, mentoring, and in-house support groups
- Free car parking on site
- Electric charging points
- Cycle to Work scheme
- On-site dining with superb food
- Free annual flu vaccination
- 24/7 free access to our Employee Assistance Programme for confidential advice and guidance
- Free gym access to onsite facilities
- State of the art school facilities with on-site Performing Arts centre
- Regular staff wellbeing events
- Highly attractive pension schemes for both Teaching and Support staff
- Social events
Further information about the job
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.
About Dartford Grammar School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1543 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Dartford Grammar School website
- Email address
- mbexley@dartfordgrammarschool.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01322 223039
Dartford Grammar School is a selective secondary academy for boys, which admits girls to its sixth form. There are six forms of entry to Year 7, and all of the students joining the school are from the top 25% of the ability range. The students come from Dartford, neighbouring towns and villages, and nearby London boroughs. The current roll is 1,532, including 616 in the sixth form.
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