Office Manager - Term Time

Pluckley CEP School, Ashford

• Ref:KCC886-3142-54S
• Posted:26/06/2025
• Pay:Estimated Actual £23,155 (FTE £26,132) per annum
• Start Date:1st September 2025
• App Close Date:09/07/2025 at 23:45
• Interviews:18th July 2025

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(Y)Our Opportunity

We are looking for an approachable and forward thinking School Office Manager with strong organisational skills to join our supportive and collaborative team.

You will be responsible for overseeing the daily administration of the school office. You are also responsible for all administrative and organisational processes within the school, maintaining confidentiality at all times.

It’s not necessarily your experience that we’re most interested in, it’s your passion and commitment to our mission, ensuring every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. 

We are looking for someone who is:

• A great communicator who develops positive relationships with young children and adults
• Able to display a high level of administrative, interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
• Understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the children whom we are supporting
• Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team

Investing in our employees wellbeing and career development is a priority for us, we can offer you:

• Excellent ongoing CPD, career development and vast promotion opportunities across the trust
• A comprehensive induction programme
• Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance
• The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change
• Cycle to work scheme 
• TKAT Widerwallet discount program with a wealth of discounts
• Free eye tests              
• Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help

About Pluckley Church of England School

We are a vibrant, nurturing and family orientated school with a strong community ethos. This caring community of learners thrives due to the fantastic and dedicated staff family, governors, supportive parents and happy, engaged children, to find out more visit our website here.

To discover what makes Pluckley Church of England School so incredible, please arrange a visit by contacting the school office on 01233 840422 or email office@pluckley-tkat.org   

Information about the school

Pluckley Church of England Primary is part of The Kemnal Academies Trust. We are are small friendly school located in the heart of our village.

We are committed to building a culture where our values are evident in our everyday working, where respect and care for each other underpin our aspiration as an organisation.

Our motivation is to ensure all children can access the same opportunities and experiences whilst proudly celebrating their unique differences and backgrounds.

We are proud to have a workforce that has a shared belief of our purpose and values and one in which our staff, as well as our pupils, continue to thrive.

At Pluckley we believe that all children thrive in an environment in which they are happy, challenged and secure: secure in the knowledge they are safe and cared for; challenged to achieve their best; and happy in the knowledge they are each appreciated for their individuality and their achievements.

As a church school, we put Christian teachings and values at the heart of everything we do.

Children at Pluckley Church of England Primary School are encouraged to value:

Respect, by valuing the diversity, rights and property of others

Endeavour, by striving to achieve our best and also valuing the achievements of others

Friendship, by showing consideration to others

Leadership, by understanding that we are all leaders of our own learning

Enjoyment, through active involvement in school life and making the most of our opportunities

Cooperation, by working together appropriately to achieve our aims

Trust, by having faith and confidence in each other to guide us on our journey together

Job Contact Information

• Name:Lorraine Smith
• Address:Pluckley Church Of England Primary School, The Street, Pluckley, Ashford, Kent, TN27 0QS
• Telephone: 01233 840422
• Email: hrhubteam3@tkat.org

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