SEND Administration Officer & Managing Medical Needs Lead - Part-time

Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School, Canterbury

• Ref:KCC886-4534-253S
• Posted:07/01/2026
• Pay:KSD £18,653 p.a. pro rata (FTE £26,393 pa)
• Start Date:late Feb/early March 2026
• App Close Date:21/01/2026 at 12:00
• Interviews:TBC

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We are seeking to appoint a highly organised and proactive administration officer to provide essential administrative support within our Learning Base and to take on the important role of Managing Medical Needs Lead

We take immense pride in our school. We are friendly, innovative and deeply committed to ensuring all our students receive a high-quality education in a safe, supportive and caring environment. We are looking for someone who shares these values and would like to join us in delivering on our commitment to our entire school community.

This is an important administration position, ideally suited to someone who is calm, well organised and confident in managing a varied workload. You will work with a high degree of independence, prioritising tasks effectively and maintaining accurate records, while contributing to a busy and supportive team environment. A flexible, can-do, attitude is essential.

The successful candidate will primarily:

• Provide administrative support to the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCO)
• Manage systems, records and communications within, and to, Learning Base
• Take responsibility for the school’s managing medical needs, ensuring accurate administration and coordination
• Communicate confidently with students, staff, parents and external professionals

If successful, you will be joining our fabulous support staff, who are fully committed to helping every student reach their true and full potential, making a significant difference to the lives of young people every day.

Post details:

• 30 hours per week – start and finish time to be agreed on appointment
• 39 weeks per year (term time plus 30 hours during the summer holidays)
• Salary paid at KSD, starting at £18,653 p.a. pro rata
• Full-time KSD salary range: £26,393 (starting salary) to £27,713 (after 2 years’ satisfactory employment)

Closing date: Midday, Wednesday 21st January 2026

Interview date: To be confirmed

Start date: To be agreed, expect to be late February/early March 2026

Any enquiries should be made to Mrs Elaine Wall, H.R. Manager, ewall@langton.kent.sch.uk  

We reserve the right to interview and appoint suitable candidates prior to the published closing date. 

Information about the school

Simon Langton Girls’ Grammar School is a highly respected selective Voluntary Controlled Girls’ Grammar School that places students’ academic success on a par with their wellbeing, creating a unique learning community where every individual matters. Students attending the school are aged between 11-18 years and the school has a student roll of about 1,300 students (with approx. 400 pupils in our mixed Sixth Form).

Simon Langton Girls’ Grammar School is committed to safeguarding Children and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Simon Langton Girls Grammar School expects all governors, staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure check from the Disclosure and Barring Service, along with other relevant employment checks, including oversees criminal background checks, where applicable. All new governors, employees and volunteers will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction which will be regularly updated in line with statutory guidance.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Elaine Wall
• Address:Old Dover Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3EW
• Telephone: (01227) 463711
• Email: ewall@langton.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01227) 458363

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Candidate Information Pack
• Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy
• Private Notice for Recruitment
• Staff School Policy on employing Ex-Offenders