Receptionist & Admin Assistant - Term Time

Whitstable Junior School, Whitstable

• Ref:KCC886-2269-131S
• Posted:02/07/2026
• Pay:KSA pro rata £18,019.81
• Start Date:September 2026
• App Close Date:13/07/2026 at 09:00
• Interviews:16/07/2026

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Are you organised, approachable, and ready to make a difference in a friendly primary school? Whitstable Junior School is seeking a Receptionist/Admin Assistant to join our dedicated team in our vibrant school.

About the Role: As our Receptionist/Admin Assistant, you’ll be the welcoming face of our school – greeting visitors, supporting staff, and helping keep everything running smoothly. This is a fantastic opportunity to play an important part in our school community. The daily hours for this role are 8:15 - 4.30. 

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has excellent communication and organisational skills
• Enjoys working as part of a supportive team
• Is confident using IT and office systems
• Can maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times

What we offer:

• A welcoming and supportive staff team
• A positive working environment in a school with a strong community spirit
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• The chance to make a real difference to the lives of our pupils and their families

Information about the school

Being located on the High Street and close to the seafront means we can take pride in being right in the heart of Whitstable, able to access the excellent facilities to enrich our children’s learning and play an important role in our local community.

We aim to be a truly inclusive school and our intake reflects the diverse range of socio economic backgrounds and wide range of academic starting points. We strive for high standards to enable all children to attain their potential and our recent outcomes, especially for disadvantaged children have been impressive.

We do work hard at maintaining high standards in key areas of the curriculum but we also place a very high value on other aspects of schooling including the wide range of opportunities through our focus on the arts, respect for other cultures and faiths, sport and visits to the many places of interest locally.

We have a very strong emphasis on mental health and well-being for all members of our school community, and are especially proud of our Well-Being Team, having been awarded the Nurturing Schools Award.

We have a great team with everyone working towards our vision to be a school that is considered excellent by all the people and groups that have a part to play in helping us achieve our success.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Kirsten Collin
• Address:Whitstable Junior School, Oxford Street, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1DB
• Telephone: 01227272385
• Email: manager@whitstable-junior.kent.sch.uk

Documents

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• Job Description and Personal Specification