Personal Assistant & Schools Operations Co-Ordinator - Part-time

Balfour Junior School, Chatham

• Ref:MED887-2214-12S
• Posted:19/11/2025
• Pay:Trust scale 6-19 £25,989-£32,061 Full-time
• Start Date:January 2026
• App Close Date:05/12/2025 at 09:00
• Interviews:Thursday 11th December 2025

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At Balfour Junior School, we are driven by our core values and committed to offering the best possible education to improve life chances. We believe everyone can develop a lifelong passion for learning in a safe and supportive community, whilst celebrating individuality and diversity.

As a Personal Assistant to the Headteacher, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the leadership of our large, friendly, and forward-thinking school. This is an exciting opportunity for an organised, proactive, and professional individual who thrives in a dynamic environment.

What We’re Looking For

• Exceptional organisational and administrative skills
• Ability to manage a busy schedule and prioritise effectively
• Strong communication skills and a professional approach
• Discretion and integrity when handling confidential information
• A positive attitude and commitment to our school values: resilience, kindness, integrity, respect, personal responsibility, and gratitude

What We Offer

• A welcoming and supportive team environment
• Opportunities for professional development
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of our pupils and staff
• A role at the heart of a school that celebrates individuality and diversity
• Care First employee assistance programme
• non-contributory membership of Benenden private health care cover
• membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• two-week half term in October (Term-time/teachers only)
• cycle to work scheme

For further details on this role and to apply please complete an application form which can be found on the school’s careers page Our Vacancies | Balfour Junior School

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged.  For further information and to arrange a school visit, please contact Zoe Mayston on 01634 843833 or via email zmayston@balfourjuniors.org.uk  

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date where interest and applications received are high, therefore we encourage early applications

Safeguarding commitment

Beyond Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.  All post holders in a regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory "Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check".

Equality & Inclusivity Statement

At Beyond Schools Trust we strive to be a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented communities, including but not limited to those who identify as Black, Asian or from a minority ethnic background.

Information about the school

Balfour Junior School is a welcoming and inclusive school that prides itself on valuing and developing each individual child so that they leave us as confident and well-rounded individuals, able to take an active part in the society around them.

We have developed an exciting and engaging topic-based curriculum, which is focused on the development of children’s knowledge and skills across all primary subjects to ensure pupils are ready for the next stage of their learning and beyond.

Our curriculum provides opportunities for all children to develop as independent, confident and successful learners with high aspirations. We encompass not only the formal requirements of the National Curriculum, but also go beyond the classroom to ensure knowledge is gained through enriching experiences that make learning memorable and enjoyable.

Our pupils enjoy school and show positive attitudes to learning and all aspects of school life. They share a sense of pride in being a Balfour pupil and agree that our school community is safe, respectful and fair.

Wellbeing is important to us and we strive to consider how practices and procedures can contribute to a good work-life balance. We have a commitment to professional development and seek to support all staff in being the best they can be.

Welcome to Balfour

Job Contact Information

• Name:Zoe Mayston
• Address:Balfour Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6QX
• Telephone: 01634 843 833
• Email: zmayston@balfourjuniors.org.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Candidate Pack