SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR
25 hours per week - Term Time Only - Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 2.30pm
£13,340 actual gross p.a.+£2,735 pension contribution p.a.
Benefits include a generous pension scheme & life cover, retail discounts, training opportunities, well-being sessions, subsidized lunches and free on-site parking
If you are an enthusiastic, positive and motivated administrator we have an exciting opportunity for you!
We are looking for a well-organised individual with a ‘can-do’ attitude who has good administration, clerical and IT skills and is able to prioritise a varied workload. Flexibility and versatility are core requirements of this role as no two days will be the same. You will work within our busy and friendly administration teams supporting our dedicated staff alongside our fantastic students who have a range of special educational needs and disabilities.
You must be a confident communicator and be capable of working under pressure. Experience of working in education is desirable, although not essential as full training will be given along with continuing professional development.
Valence School is a KCC Foundation residential and day Special School for children and young people with physical disabilities, complex medical needs and associated learning and communication difficulties. We are part of the Kent Special Educational Needs Trust (KsENT) and offer a supportive, collaborative staff environment in beautiful grounds just outside Sevenoaks.
C.V.'s alone will not be accepted. Applications must be made on the school's application form.
For details please visit > work for us to complete an application form (we are unable to accept CV's) or contact the HR team on 01959 567841.
It is important for the online application form to be completed in full, including complete employment history from leaving full-time education (age 16 or 18) and any gaps must be accounted for. If this is not fully completed your application will not be progressed.
Please also submit a suitable statement describing how you meet the criteria of the person specification and outline your reasons for application.
Please note, we can only consider applicants who have the right to work in the U.K. For details, please read information for applicants.
Application closing date: 11 December 2024
Interview date: w/c 16 December 2024
We reserve the right to close this vacancy, interview and appoint earlier if we receive sufficient applications for this role.
Valence School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of every student and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We value diversity and promote equality for all.
References will be taken up before interview and online checks undertaken for shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will require an enhanced DBS check (this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act).