School Administrator (Purchasing) Part Time - Part-time - Special Needs Position

West Heath School, Sevenoaks

• Ref:KCC886-6079-290S
• Posted:21/07/2026
• Pay:£18,947 - £22,355 actual (£33,241 - £39,219 FTE)
• Start Date:Early October 2026
• App Close Date:30/08/2026 at 23:45
• Interviews:TBC

Advert

Working Hours:  25 hours per week (Monday-Friday 8.15am – 1.15pm),

44.6 weeks per year (inclusive of holiday)

Closing Date: 31 August 2026

Starting Date: Early October 2026

Do you want to strategically source goods and services for the benefit of a school community?

Are you approachable, supportive, and capable of inspiring confidence at every level?

Can you develop and enhance our social media presence; fostering strong engagement with families, staff and local stakeholders?

This could be the job for you.

West Heath School is a challenging place to work, but our dedicated staff rebuild lives through education. Teaching respect, encouraging responsibility, building relationships, and developing resilience in our students, Our committed, dynamic, and resourceful staff find working at West Heath School rewarding. We are currently on an exciting journey to be registered as a therapeutic community and welcome staff who follow this ethos.

We are looking for a part-time School Administrator to provide comprehensive administrative support; procuring goods and services, maintaining school marketing and social media platforms, and assisting with the community development mission. The post holder will work closely with several pivotal roles within the school to ensure the smooth running of administrative and promotional operations. In addition, the role would also provide cover for other administrative departments e.g. Reception, Attendance and Admissions as needed.

To be considered for this role, the successful candidate must have a minimum of GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4 or above), as well as being IT Literate. An intermediate working knowledge of MS Office, and a variety of Social Media Platforms is essential. You must also have experience working in a busy office/reception environment and working with budget administration, purchasing and ordering systems. Previous work in schools, especially SEN / SEMH schools and knowledge of MIS software, would be advantageous.

As a school we are proud to promote the development of life skills and social development as equal to academic achievement. West Heath School works towards the end goal of helping students re-integrate into mainstream learning and preparation for adulthood.

If you would like to be part of the journey helping our students gain their best outcomes, we can support you by offering:

• Free lunches
• Generous Company Pension scheme
• Employee Assistant Programme
• Charity Discount Scheme
• Summer and Christmas Social events
• Free onsite parking
• Swimming pool 
• Excellent training opportunities both internal and external

If you want to know more about us or would like to visit before applying, please call or e-mail the HR Department.

To apply candidates should complete an application form and submit to HR before the closing date.

Working at West Heath School involves close and unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups including children and as such is a regulated activity. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post (including an Enhanced DBS check. Management positions will require a 128 Check.)

Information about the school

WEST HEATH SCHOOL

Ashgrove Road, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 1SR

“Rebuilding lives through education”

OFSTED Good April 2025

West Heath School is an Independent SEN school with charity status. We provide a therapeutically informed learning environment for children aged 10-19 who have suffered some form of trauma and are unable to access main stream education. We believe in “rebuilding lives through education”, developing life skills and encouraging students to enjoy social activities .

“A fun place to work where social development is valued as much as education”

“The support you receive from the moment you arrive at West Heath School is excellent…”

“Two days are never the same at West Heath School and this certainly keeps you on your toes!”

Job Contact Information

• Name:Nicola Kelly or Chloe Checkley
• Address:West Heath , Ashgrove Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1SR
• Telephone: 01732 460 553
• Email: whs.hr-team@westheathschool.com

Documents

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• Job Description and Personal Specification