Office Assistant - Full-time

Sutton Valence Primary School, Maidstone

  • Ref:KCC886-2193-174S
  • Posted:03/10/2025
  • Pay:Kent Range 3/ KSA
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:26/10/2025 at 11:00
  • Interviews:W/C 27th October 2025

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We are seeking an Office Assistant who is responsible for delivering high-quality administrative and organisational support to ensure the smooth and effective day-to-day running of the school office, under the management and guidance of senior staff.

As the first point of contact for parents, visitors and external stakeholders, the post holder plays a key role in representing the school. They will act as a professional and approachable ambassador, consistently promoting and reflecting the school’s values, vision and ethos in all communications and interactions. The role contributes significantly to fostering a welcoming and supportive school environment.

Information about the school

Sutton Valence Primary School is situated within a beautiful rural setting on the outskirts of Maidstone. We have plenty of lovely outdoor spaces for the children to enjoy including allotments where we grow our own produce. We even collect eggs from our very own chickens!

Sutton Valence Primary is a co-educational, one form entry, Kent Local Authority Primary School with up to 205 children, aged from 4 to 11 years. Currently we have 204 pupils on roll and we are continuing to grow.

Our values of relationships, resilience and respect underpin everything we do at Sutton Valence Primary School and feed into all areas of the curriculum as well as our published program on 100 things to do before leaving Sutton Valence Primary School.

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.