PA / Office Manager - Full-time

Thinking Schools Academy Trust

• Ref:KCC-F40-173-S
• Posted:22/07/2025
• Pay:£30,238 - £35,850 for 37 hours and 41 weeks
• Start Date:September 2025
• App Close Date:12/08/2025 at 23:45
• Interviews:19 August 2025

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Are you looking for career progression in an education setting?

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced PA / Office Manager to join our Trust, working across All Faiths Children’s Academy and The Gordon Children’s Academy. The role provides administrative and organisational support to the Executive Headteacher, Headteacher and the academies both of which are located in Strood.

As PA and Office Manager will need to have the ability to cope with conflicting demands, deadlines and interruptions, whilst supporting staff in these two busy offices. You will have excellent administration skills, with a high level of efficiency, accuracy and confidentiality, and will be able to work to tight deadlines in a methodical manner observing confidentiality at all times. An ability to work with minimal supervision and direction as well as multi task and use initiative

As PA / Office Manager you will;

• Be a proactive team player
• Have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Have a good knowledge of ICT.
• Maintain information systems, databases and other associated records.

What our Trust will offer you:  

• Competitive Pay Scales: Our TSAT pay scales exceed national levels.
• 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.
• Cycle2Work Scheme: Salary sacrifice scheme to purchase a new bike with National Insurance savings. 
• 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 in Frindsbury.
• 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.
• 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!
• 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. 

Visits to our schools are encouraged. To arrange a visit please contact the Recruitment Team (Recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk).

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 

Information about the trust

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across the South East, South and the South West.

We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances.

Education is the key to transforming life chances and we support and develop every member of our community to:

Think about their Thinking Be their Best self Shape their Success

In this way we transform life chances

Job Contact Information

• Name:Tracy Pocock
• Address:The Thinking Schools Academy Trust,
  Park Crescent,
  Chatham,
  Kent,
  ME4 6NR
• Telephone: 0333 360 2000
• Email: recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk

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