Schools Administrator - Job Share

Fordcombe CEP School, Tunbridge Wells

• Ref:KCC886-3313-65S
• Posted:04/12/2018
• Pay:Kent Range 3/4 depending on experience
• Start Date:Jan 2019
• App Close Date:17/12/2018 at 12:00
• Interviews:Thursday 3rd January PM

Advert

Fordcombe School is seeking a School Administrator with a professional, calm and positive outlook.

This term time only position is 18 hours a week over three days (8.30am-12.30pm Wednesdays, 8.30-4pm Thursdays and Fridays with half an hour unpaid lunch break) as part of an existing job share. You will be responsible for a wide range of duties in the school office environment (see Job Description and Person Specification).

The successful candidate will have a good standard of education and be proficient in the use of Word, Excel and Outlook. Knowledge of SIMS is an advantage.

You will need to be self-motivated, have good organisational and interpersonal skills with experience of working in an office environment (preferably within a school).

Please visit the school website for more information about who we are and what we do (www.fordcombe.kent.sch.uk).

If you think you have the necessary skills for the role then please do not hesitate to contact us and arrange a visit. Applications will be considered as they are submitted.

At Fordcombe we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The post will be subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and Staff Health Questionnaire.

Information about the school

Fordcombe Church of England Primary School is a half-form entry village school set in the beautiful Kent countryside near Tunbridge Wells, where our Christian vision, "inspiring every child to shine in God's light", shapes everything we do.

A collaborative team culture: Our recent SIAMS inspection described us as "a small, welcoming school full of joy where people flourish," where relationships between staff and pupils are exceptionally strong. We are a close-knit team that values each member's wellbeing and professional growth equally. Staff describe working here as being part of a supportive family where everyone is genuinely known and valued.

Your career development matters: As part of the Tenax Schools Trust, you'll benefit from a comprehensive professional development programme that goes far beyond what a standalone small school could offer.

Facilities and resources: Our Victorian building houses a characterful school hall, while purpose-built classrooms and a dedicated library space support our commitment to reading for pleasure. We work diligently to meet every learner's needs with creative approaches that ensure all children have opportunities to discover and develop their talents.

Teaching the whole child: Academic excellence matters deeply here. We share high expectations with staff, parents, and pupils, working collaboratively to ensure every child achieves well. But we're equally committed to something broader: helping children discover their identity, explore their aspirations, and develop the values that will guide their lives. As a staff member at Fordcombe, you'll be supporting both academic progress and the personal growth that shapes confident, capable young people ready for their next steps.

What we are looking for: Adults who thrive in collaborative environments, value evidence-informed practice, and believe that primary education is about more than attainment; it is where children discover who they are, explore who they want to become, and begin to understand how they want to live their lives.

If this sounds like the right environment for your next career step, we would love to hear from you.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mr C Blackburn
• Address:Fordcombe CEP School, The Green, Fordcombe, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 0RY
• Telephone: (01892) 740224
• Email: office@fordcombe.kent.sch.uk

Fax: Same

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Job Description and Person Specification