Office Administrator - Part-time

Sandown School, Deal

• Ref:KCC886-2659-68S
• Posted:01/05/2026
• Pay:KSB
• Start Date:1st September 2026
• App Close Date:09/06/2026 at 08:00
• Interviews:Wednesday 17th June 2026

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Salary: KSB Full Time Equivalent £26,822, Actual Salary £15,393
Hours: 25 hours per week, 8am to 1pm, Monday to Friday, term time only
Reporting to: Headteacher

We are seeking a friendly, organised, and professional School Office Administrator to join our welcoming school team 1st September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a busy front-facing environment and takes pride in providing outstanding administrative and customer service support.

As the first point of contact for pupils, parents, staff, visitors, and external agencies, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the school office and creating a positive first impression of the school.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a warm, professional reception service to all visitors, parents, pupils, and staff
• Manage telephone, email, and in-person enquiries efficiently
• Maintain visitor sign-in systems in line with safeguarding procedures
• Support general office administration including filing, photocopying, typing, and data entry
• Assist with pupil attendance records and school management systems
• Maintain accurate pupil and staff records in line with GDPR requirements
• Support communication with parents and carers
• Uphold safeguarding, health & safety, and confidentiality procedures at all times
• Assist with school events, meetings, and other administrative duties as required

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above)
• Previous experience in reception, customer service, or office administration
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office 365
• A calm, professional manner and the ability to prioritise workloads
• A friendly, flexible, and reliable approach
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

 Desirable

• Previous experience in a school or educational setting
• Knowledge of school MIS systems such as Pupil Asset
• Experience with attendance monitoring or pupil data

 Safeguarding

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.

We welcome visits to the school please contact Hayley Lovesey on 01304 374951 or office@sandown.kent.sch.uk

Information about the school

Sandown School is situated in North Deal and is a two form entry school with a growing pupil roll and reputation.

Our most recent inspection was in September 2023, and we were graded as Good by Ofsted. In April 2019 we became a multi-academy trust alongside seven of our fellow primary schools in Deal. We are all rated as Good or Excellent. If you would like to join an aspirational, happy and vibrant team then this is the place for you! We have high expectations of our children and staff, and actively encourage staff development. The school desires a team member who is flexible and strives for excellence. The school has a fantastic and award-winning Green Zone where our pupils learn collaboration, creativity and resilience through the Forest School initiative.

Our personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young persons. All Posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure Application.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Hayley Lovesey
• Address:Golf Road, Deal, Kent, CT14 6PY
• Telephone: (01304) 374951
• Email: office@sandown.kent.sch.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Application Pack
• Job Description