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Office Manager - Full-time/Part-time

Canterbury Road Primary School, Sittingbourne

  • Ref:KCC886-2254-192S
  • Posted:02/04/2026
  • Pay:Kent Scheme E/F
  • Start Date:01/09/26 or earlier
  • App Close Date:30/04/2026 at 12:00
  • Interviews:12th & 13th May

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Responsible to:

The Headteacher, Governing Body of the school

Grade/Pay Range:

Kent Scheme E/F dependent on experience

Contract:

Both full and part time considered dependent on experience

Main purpose:

To provide a full range of finance, personnel and administrative support to the school.

 

Canterbury Road is a small, community-focussed school in which staff, pupils and parents feel safe and cared for. The role of the Office Manager is at the very heart of our school, overseeing an array of responsibilities, holding values of our school in the forefront of decision making. We are excited to enter a new chapter for our school and strongly recommend a visit so you too can appreciate the warmth of our school!

 

Hours are negotiable dependent on the experience of the candidate.

 

The ideal candidate will be:

  • experienced with school management systems such as SIMS and Arbor
  • knowledgeable of finance management such as Budget Planning Software (BPS)
  • A working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
  • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
  • Calm, composed and able to work confidently under pressure
  • Proactive and solution-focused
  • A leader who will both support and challenge
  • A good communicator
  • Emotionally literate and patient.

 

For an extensive list of responsibilities please see Job Description

 

Visits to the school are highly recommended and can be arranged through contact with the school office by phoning 01795 423818 or emailing us at Office@canterbury-road.kent.sch.uk

Information about the school

Canterbury Road Primary School is a one form entry primary school close to Sittingbourne town centre and within easy reach of the M2, M20 and the train station.

We have interested, curious children who love to learn and enjoy coming to school. Our children make excellent progress from their start points and progress & attainment are above national levels at KS2 as they move into their secondary education. We have highly skilled staff who are committed to the development of the whole child and a have an unwavering focus on all pupils achieving their best.

We are very well resourced and have committed staff dedicated to our children and their families.

Please contact the school office office@canterbury-road.kent.sch.uk or Timothy Pye, headteacher@canterbury-road.kent.sch.uk for further details.

Job Contact Information

Fax: (01795) 423818

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.