Admissions Officer / Trips Coordinator - Full-time

The Gordon Children's Academy, Rochester

• Ref:MED887-2010-93S
• Posted:27/11/2025
• Pay:£23,185 - £26,908 for hours and weeks stated
• Start Date:January 2026
• App Close Date:07/12/2025 at 23:45
• Interviews:TBC

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We are delighted to announce an exciting opportunity for an Admissions Officer / Trips Coordinator to join our team across Gordon Children’s Academy and All Faiths Children’s Academy.

The successful candidate will be responsible for all administrative tasks related to admissions across both schools, ensuring an effective and efficient service for both schools and their parents/carers.

As the first point of contact for admissions enquiries, you will provide clear information about the admissions process to parents and carers. Your key responsibilities will include preparing and issuing correspondence, offer letters, and information packs in line with academy procedures.

In your role as Trips Coordinator, you will oversee the organisation of school trips. This will involve managing bookings, coordinating requirements, and handling all trip-related paperwork and documentation to ensure smooth and efficient delivery.

You will also provide general administrative and reception support as required. On occasion, you may be asked to work at All Faiths Children’s Academy to support the Office Manager.

This is a term time only position working 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Thursday, and 8.30am to 4.00pm on Friday

What our Trust will offer you:  

• Pension Scheme Membership: Secure your future with membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Training: Expanded your skills and knowledge with opportunities for Trust-funded apprenticeships and training courses.  
• 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.
• 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.
• 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. 

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

Visits to our schools are encouraged. To arrange a visit please contact Lenna Wells on Lenna.Wells@allfaiths.tsat.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 school

The Gordon’s Children’s Academy is based in the Strood area. Our Junior and Infant school work closely together to ensure that all staff and children work together as one. We are lucky enough have a passionate workforce at our school who all care for and respect the fantastic children of our school.

We are dedicated to school improvement and we all aim to provide a happy, safe and fun school environment for the children, and our staff too. We have high expectations of behaviour and we recognise that it is our responsibility to listen to the children verbally or by interpreting their behaviour. Pupils of Gordon’s Children’s Academy are proud of their school and have an exciting environment around them to learn in, we encourage use of a creative curriculum and all children enjoy decorating their classroom whilst they focus on a particular topic across the curriculum.

“There is a clear expectation for how children behave and conduct themselves. Pupils are always encouraged to be their best selves." Ofsted 2022

Job Contact Information

• Name:Tracy Pocock
• Address:Gordon Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 3HQ
• Telephone: 0333 360 2110
• Email: recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk

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