School Office Administrator

Pickhurst Academy, West Wickham, Kent, BR4 0HL

31 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  31 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  30 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 8.00am to 16.00pm (35 Hours per week)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £19,632 to £22,585 actual per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Friendly, approachable, and able to work well under pressure.

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Confident user of IT systems, with strong attention to detail.

• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.

• Previousschool office experience is desirable, but not essential.

• Commitment to safeguarding and keeping children safe in education.

What the school offers its staff

• Professional Development & Career ProgressionAccess to a wide range of training opportunities, bespoke continuing professional development (CPD), and pathways for career progression across the Trust.

• Supportive, Collaborative CultureWork with colleagues who value teamwork, innovation, and shared best practice across all academies.

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)A free, confidential 24/7 service providing counselling, advice, and wellbeing support.

• Private HealthcareAvailable after one year of continuous service, with enrolment each 31 May.

• Cycle ShareSchemeAffordable bikehireor purchase through a salary sacrifice arrangement.

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 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.

CET School office Administrator Advert PCK April 2026 (1).pdf - 337 KB (opens in new tab)

CET GSS JDPS School Office Administrator February 2026.pdf - 288 KB (opens in new tab)

CET Application Form Part B.pdf - 160 KB (opens in new tab)

About Pickhurst Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 512 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Pickhurst Academy website
• Email address: HR@cetrust.com
• Phone number: 0208 462 5867
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/pickhurst-academy

Arranging a visit to Pickhurst Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email HR@cetrust.com.

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