Senior Admin Officer - Full-time

The Rochester Grammar School , Rochester

• Ref:MED887-5445-198S
• Posted:05/02/2026
• Pay:£24,216 - £28,104 (£26,866 - £31,179 FTE)
• Start Date:April 2026
• App Close Date:22/02/2026 at 23:45
• Interviews:TBC

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Are you looking to progress your career in administration?

Due to retirement, we are seeking a Senior Admin Officer to support with key responsibilities in our busy school office including timetabling, student record keeping and admissions.  The successful candidate will be an experienced administrator who will take a logical approach to tasks, with the ability to prioritise and deliver a high level of admin support to school staff.

Our Senior Admin Officer will provide clerical, departmental and administrative functions for the academy under the direction of senior staff.   This is a varied role encompassing administrative and organisational services to our Sixth Form Team, Attendance, SEN and Pastoral Departments.  The successful candidate will assist with timetabling administration, co-ordinate school admissions and support with first aid duties (with suitable training).

As Senior Admin Officer you will also:

• Maintain the school database
• Compile information for the school census in Autumn, Spring and Summer
• Provide administrative support for school events
• Arrange academy events throughout the year
• Coordinate student careers appointments

Knowledge of school based software is an advantage.

This role is term time plus inset days and additional days to be worked at the start of the summer holidays and following GCSE results days.

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What our Trust will offer you:

Career Development: We’re committed to your growth and offer fantastic opportunities for career advancement.  From staff development days and conferences to apprenticeships at every level, we provide clear pathways for progression and exciting promotional opportunities across regions.

Health and Wellbeing Support: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations and eye care vouchers. Enjoy reduced membership fees at our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes.

Employee Recognition:  Refer a Friend and TSTARS Staff Recognition Programme.

TSAT Benefits Portal: A one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including cashback on your favourite supermarkets and high street retailers, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.

Blue Light Card: Offering exclusive discounts and savings at thousands of retailers, restaurants, and attractions. 

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

For an informal chat about this position please contact Ruth Rivers via email at (Ruth.Rivers@rochestergrammar.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 emailrecruitment@tsatrust.org.uk

Information about the school

At The Rochester Grammar School we are a passionate team, dedicated to our ethos of “excellence for all”. We have the highest expectations for all our learners in their commitment to academic achievement, respect for others and contribution to the school community. Our students are excited to learn in an inclusive environment full of enriching opportunities and go on to attend outstanding universities.

Our dedicated staff are passionate about seeing every child fulfil their potential.

We are thrilled to become the first school in the Thinking Schools Academy Trust to be awarded the prestigious Silver Rights Respecting Schools Award from UNICEF.

Rochester Grammar School are delighted to be the only Medway-based secondary school in the top 50 of The Sunday Times Parent Power List for 2025.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Tracy Pocock
• Address:The Rochester Grammar School, Maidstone Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 3BY
• Telephone: 0333 360 2120
• Email: recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk

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