Receptionist/Administration Assistant - Term Time - Special Needs Position

Fortis Trust

• Ref:KCC-F87-30-S
• Posted:13/04/2026
• Pay:NJC D2 £25185-£28142 pro rata +SEN £1,539 pro rata
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:21/04/2026 at 12:00
• Interviews:Friday 24th April 2026

Advert

Contract: Permanent Term Time only

Salary: NJC D2 [£25,185 - £28,142] pro rata + SEN £1,539 pro rata

Location: Bradfields Specialist SEN Academy Chatham, Kent

Start Date: ASAP

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, committed and friendly person to be in this front facing role in our academy, working as part of the admin team in our busy reception.

You will be dealing with all manner of enquiries in person, via telephone or email and therefore it is essential you have excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to remain calm, professional and patient, and above all to have a good sense of humour in order to maintain the smooth and efficient running of our reception area.

It is important the successful candidate has good communication skills, can effectively multi-task, is proficient with Microsoft Office 365 and ideally a working knowledge Arbor. You must be able to respect confidential information relating to staff, students and families.

Although the main responsibility of this role is working in reception and associated duties, you will be expected to assist team members in maintaining the running of the office.

This is a term time only post plus 5 Staff Development Days. The hours of work are 8.00 am – 4.00 pm (3.30 pm Fridays) with half hour lunch break, Monday-Friday (37 hours per week)

The academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record check via the DBS system (for Children & Vulnerable Adults).

We are an equal opportunities employer.

Closing Date: Tuesday 21st April 2026 – 12 noon

Interviews Friday 24th April 2026

Information about the federation

Fortis Trust strives to provide high quality education as a result of strong partnerships between its academies, institutions and local partners. We support and assist schools in enhancing existing talents and strengths, ensuring all children achieve highly in their academic and personal development. Our curriculums are child-centred; tailored to the needs and aspirations of each partner school and their children.

Bradfields Academy is an outstanding Specialist SEND Academy, for children with learning needs and associated disabilities aged 4-19 years. Bradfields Academy has been recognised as a highly innovative and forward thinking academy involved in SEN educational development at a local and national level. Located in Walderslade, Kent and situated within easy reach of local transport.

Forward2Employment works alongside Fortis Trust to support young people, with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND), in Medway, Kent and the South East to find permanent and purposeful employment.

We passionately believe that all young people should be given the opportunity to work in their local community, to feel valued and have a place in society.

We provide Supported Internships for young adults. Supported Internships are a structured study programme based primarily at a place of employment.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Lesley Harris
• Address:Bradfields Academy,
  Churchill Avenue,
  Chatham ,
  Chatham ,
  Kent,
  ME5 0LB
• Telephone: 01634 683990
• Email: lesley.harris@fortistrust.co.uk

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• Receptionist Job Description