Office Manager - Dymchurch Primary School - Term Time

Dymchurch Primary School, Dymchurch

• Ref:KCC886-2650-155S
• Posted:18/12/2025
• Pay:Kent Scheme D £24,870 pro rata (£26,393 FTE)
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:11/01/2026 at 09:00
• Interviews:w/c 12/01/26

Advert

* 40 hours per week temporarily until 31/08/2026 then to revert back to 37 permanently. Monday to Friday term time plus INSET days

This is a fabulous opportunity for a dedicated and organised Office Manager to join the school team at Dymchurch Primary School which is part of Our Community Multi Academy Trust. We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced individual to join the school’s successful and supportive team. This role may be suitable for someone with education administration experience and are looking for a new challenge however we encourage anyone to apply who feels they have the necessary skills and abilities to fulfil the role.

Dymchurch Primary School is one of ten schools within Our Community Multi Academy Trust. We are a primary school with 167 pupils on our roll. 

Our Community Multi Academy Trust believe that our people are our biggest asset.

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to work in an excellent school and to contribute to its growth and development
• Students who enjoy learning
• A stable and committed staff team determined to give our students the best possible opportunities
• A supportive and committed board of trustees
• Work within a growing Trust who fully believe in the professional development of their staff.

The successful candidate will:

• Have excellent organisational skills
• Be punctual
• Communicate well and be confident managing others
• Have good teamwork skills
• Have experience of working in a busy school administration role
• Respect confidentiality and the potential sensitivities of working in a school
• Have experience working in a school
• Be able to demonstrate in their application that they can fulfil the main duties of the job description and person specification as a minimum

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check along with other pre-employment checks which must be undertaken before the role is confirmed by the school.

Our Community MAT is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks which include online checks.

We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.

Applications to be made via Kent Teach.

For further information about the role, please contact trust HR, via trusthr@ocmat.org.uk

Information about the school

Information about the school

Dymchurch Primary School is located within the stunning Romney Marsh, surrounded by coast and country, it is a beautiful and unique environment. An integral part of the Romney Marsh landscape includes the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway and the wonderful sound of the miniature locomotives can be heard within the grounds of the school.

Dymchurch is a single form entry school and prides itself on its relationships with families, the local community and wider communities within the OCMAT Trust. We take pride in our school values and ensure that they form part of our everyday practice to support every child during their time at Dymchurch, and beyond.

At Dymchurch Primary School you will find a supportive and professional team who work collaboratively to ensure the best outcomes for our children through quality first teaching and a broad and diverse range of learning experiences. Dymchurch is proud to be part of the Our Community Multi-Academy Trust (OCMAT), which consists of 10 schools across Kent.

Our Community Multi Academy Trust (OCMAT) is also a member of the Kent MAT Alliance (KMA). The KMA is a group of 9 Multi-Academy Trusts with 38 primary schools across the county. We are a like-minded collective group who strongly believe we are 'better together'; working collaboratively to improve the educational outcomes of all the children in our care. As part of this we have access to a wealth of CPD and networking events.

All posts are subject to 2x satisfactory references in line with KCSIE, one of which must be your most recent employer and/or most recent childcare setting and an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service. We may also seek references before interview.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Jenny Ross, Head of School
• Address:New Hall Close, Dymchurch, Kent, TN29 0LE
• Telephone: (01303) 872377
• Email: office@dymchurch.kent.sch.uk

Fax: 01303 873909

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Child Protection Policy
• Staff Benefits
• Staff Benefits
• Recruitment Pack including Job Description & Person Specification