Receptionist & Admin Assistant

New Horizons Children's Academy, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6NR

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  4 January 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  17 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £21,642 - £24,165 for 37 hours and 38 weeks

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you looking for an admin role in an education setting?

We are recruiting an experienced Receptionist / Administration Assistant to join our team providing a comprehensive administration service for our academy. The successful candidate will be a proactive team player with experience within an office environment. You will undertake general office duties including filing, parent communications, photocopying and scanning, and will support the Office Manager with the day to day running of the office.

This is a parent facing role and you will therefore have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Our Receptionist / Administration Assistant will;

• Be the first point of contact for parents and visitors.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Have a good knowledge of ICT.
• Maintain information systems, databases and other associated records.

Actual hours of work will be 8.30 am to 4.30 pm Monday to Thursday, and 8.30 am to 4.00 pm on a Friday

What the school offers its staff

What our Trust will offer you:

• Pension Scheme Membership:Secure your future with membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Collaborative Support:Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust.
• Training:Expanded your skills and knowledge with opportunities for Trust-funded apprenticeships and training courses.
• Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
• Fitness and Wellness:Enjoy reduced membership fees for our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes, conveniently located at New Horizons Children’s Academy, Rochester Grammar School, and Maritime Academy.
• TSTARS Staff Recognition:You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
• Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
• Convenient Parking: Park for free in our on-site staff car park.
• TSAT Benefits Portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.
• Blue Light Card:School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more!

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk

Applying for the job

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About New Horizons Children's Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 631 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: New Horizons Children's Academy website
• Email address: recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/new-horizons-children-s-academy

New Horizons Children's Academy is a "Good" school (Ofsted May 2022) with a three-form entry that teaches over 600 children from the local community. Our aim is to provide an education that meets the needs of all our children and we expect high standards of behaviour and a positive attitude to learning. Staff share this passion and are a role models for our pupils with their diligence and commitment. In turn, our staff are supported with a framework that aims to bring the best out of them, within an environment that encourages reflection and self-improvement.

'There is an ongoing training programme in place, aimed at the development of expertise in a range of cognitive tools, strategies and resources for established and newly appointed staff.' - University of Exeter (Thinking Schools Accreditation)

This is an exciting opportunity to join our contemporary school and join our Trust. You will work with modern facilities and grasp the opportunity to influence and shape the vision of our Academy.

Arranging a visit to New Horizons Children's Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk.

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