Senior Admin Officer

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust; Chatham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational trust in the UK is seeking a Senior Admin Officer to enhance administrative support within the school environment. This role involves key responsibilities including timetabling, student record maintenance, and assisting with school admissions. The successful candidate must be an experienced administrator, capable of providing high-level support to the school's staff. The trust offers excellent career development opportunities, health benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Health and wellbeing support

Employee recognition programs

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Experienced administrator with a high level of admin support.
• Ability to maintain a school database.
• Skill in coordinating school events and appointments.

Responsibilities

• Support timetabling and student record keeping.
• Assist with school admissions and first aid duties.
• Provide administrative support for events and compile census information.

Skills

Experience in administration

Logical approach to tasks

Prioritization skills

Knowledge of school-based software

Job description

About The Role

Are you looking to progress your career in administration?

Due to retirement, we are seeking a Senior Admin Officer to support with key responsibilities in our busy school office including timetabling, student record keeping and admissions. The successful candidate will be an experienced administrator who will take a logical approach to tasks, with the ability to prioritise and deliver a high level of admin support to school staff.

Our Senior Admin Officer will provide clerical, departmental and administrative functions for the academy under the direction of senior staff. This is a varied role encompassing administrative and organisational services to our Sixth Form Team, Attendance, SEN and Pastoral Departments. The successful candidate will assist with timetabling administration, co‑ordinate school admissions and support with first aid duties (with suitable training).

As Senior Admin Officer you will also:

• Maintain the school database
• Compile information for the school census in Autumn, Spring and Summer
• Provide administrative support for school events
• Arrange academy events throughout the year
• Coordinate student careers appointments

Knowledge of school based software is an advantage.

This role is term time plus inset days and additional days to be worked at the start of the summer holidays and following GCSE results days.

About Us

At The Rochester Grammar School we are a passionate team, dedicated to our ethos of “excellence for all”. We have the highest expectations for all our learners in their commitment to academic achievement, respect for others and contribution to the school community. Our students are excited to learn in an inclusive environment full of enriching opportunities and go on to attend outstanding universities.

Our dedicated staff are passionate about seeing every child fulfil their potential. To find out more about our school, please click here.

We are thrilled to become the first school in the Thinking Schools Academy Trust to be awarded the prestigious Silver Rights Respecting Schools Award from UNICEF.

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools across the South West, South, South East and East of England, consisting of early years, primary, secondary and specialist provision.

We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances. That’s why we invest in our people, so that our staff are best supported to positively impact our pupils.

Learn more about our Vision and Values here.

What our Trust will offer you:

Career Development: We’re committed to your growth and offer fantastic opportunities for career advancement. From staff development days and conferences to apprenticeships at every level, we provide clear pathways for progression and exciting promotional opportunities across regions.

Health and Wellbeing Support: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations and eye care vouchers. Enjoy reduced membership fees at our fully‑equipped fitness suite and classes.

Employee Recognition: Refer a Friend and TSTARS Staff Recognition Programme.

TSAT Benefits Portal: A one‑stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including cashback on your favourite supermarkets and high street retailers, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.

Blue Light Card: Offering exclusive discounts and savings at thousands of retailers, restaurants, and attractions.

What you need to do now:

If you are interested in working in our school, benefitting from a supportive network of staff across our Trust we would encourage you to apply.

Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

For an informal chat about this position please contact Ruth Rivers via email at [e-mail].

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please email [e-mail].