Office Administrator - Term Time

Coxheath Primary School, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-2677-241S
• Posted:13/11/2025
• Pay:Kent Scheme A-£24,513 fte (Actual £14,567/25 hrs)
• Start Date:Term 2
• App Close Date:23/11/2025 at 23:45
• Interviews:1 December 2025

Advert

To apply for this vacancy, please use the following link:  

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/146114/EDV-2025-CPS-61332

We wish to appoint an enthusiastic and committed office administrator to our dedicated team in the school office.  We are seeking someone who is experienced, dynamic and self-motivated and can demonstrate the following skills:

• Have recent, relevant administrative experience, preferably in a school setting
• Have good keyboard skills and ideally knowledge of word and excel
• The ability to work on own initiative with excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Be able to maintain confidentiality and observe data protection regulations
• Be able to work as part of a team with a good sense of humour
• A knowledge and understanding of schools' computer systems, in particular Arbor, is desirable although training will be provided.
• A First Aid certificate would also be desirable but not essential.

The school office opening times are 7:30am until 4:30pm. The post is for 25 hours per week (term time plus an additional five days - 39 weeks per annum) at KSA, preferably to commence in Term 2. 

The working pattern for the post will be discussed further at interview.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged, please contact the school office to make an appointment.

Coxheath Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

The benefits of joining Coppice Primary Partnership:

• Excellent professional development
• The support of committed, enthusiastic and dedicated colleagues
• A supportive and challenging environment
• Pupils who are eager to learn and a credit to the school
• Supportive parents
• Access to private healthcare, including 24 hour GP access
• A family first approach – cover to ensure that you don’t miss important family events
• Free access to wraparound care for primary aged children attending trust schools when staff are required to work. This includes access to the holiday play scheme.
• The holiday play scheme is also open and free to staff who have children who attend other schools when staff are required to work.
• All staff have access to Kent Rewards, a site offering cash back, discounts and vouchers for a range of popular high street stores
• Throughout the year, school and trust wide social events will be available. These will all be optional, but we believe in developing relationships and social events can certainly help! Events will be informal affairs, usually in informal settings and are open to all staff
• A large, modern and well-resourced primary school, set in excellent school grounds, where opportunities for high quality outdoor learning are facilitated
• An opportunity to share a real, relevant and engaging curriculum.

Please contact Angela Fullagar on 01622 745553 for more details or to arrange for a visit to the school.

Please note, we review applications on a rolling-basis and will therefore close the advert early if we find the right candidate, we look forward to receiving your application.  

Information about the school

Coxheath Primary School is a vibrant and thriving 2-form entry primary school, located on the outskirts of Maidstone, with a dedicated team of approximately 70 staff members. We are proud to be part of the Coppice Primary Partnership, which also includes Loose Primary School and St. Katherine’s School and Nursery. This partnership is invaluable, providing a wealth of exciting career opportunities for staff and offering excellent support and professional development.

At Coxheath Primary, we foster a culture of high expectations where all pupils are encouraged to take pride in their achievements. An Ethic of Excellence is at the heart of everything we do, and our school community is united in its commitment to promoting the highest standards across all areas of school life. Our school is highly sought-after and oversubscribed, with waiting lists in most year groups, reflecting the strong reputation we have within the local community.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Karen Francis
• Address:Stockett Lane, Coxheath, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 4PS
• Telephone: (01622) 745553
• Email: karenfrancis@coppicepp.org

Fax: (01622) 746986

Documents

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• Job Description - Office Administrator