Hadlow Rural Community School£16,306 to £17,131per annum

AdministrationAssistantKent Scheme 4 (Pro Rata)

Part Time,Term Time only

Hadlow Rural Community School is a new school which opened on 1st September 2013, offering a unique educational opportunity to students in Hadlow itself and across the wider local area. It is sponsored by and situated on the campus of Hadlow College, the outstanding land-based college.

We have an exciting opening at the school for an experienced and highly effective individual to support the Lead School Administrator in the day-to-day management of the School Office.

The role will involve a range of secretarial and general administration duties, including typing of correspondence, responding to emails, photocopying and filing and dealing with any student issues relating to administrative tasks such as providing copies of letters, exit form requests and signing students in and out of school. In addition the post holder will be the first point of contact for visitors to the school and will deal with all general enquiries which come through reception.

The successful candidate will provide support to the Lead Administrator incoordinating cover for absent staff and helping to produce, update and distribute the Hadlow Rural Community School calendar, the Teachers’ Planner, Student Diary and school staff lists –good communication skills and a keen eye for detail are therefore essential in this role.

The ideal candidate will hold a recognised secretarial qualification or relevant experience,a good level 2 qualification in English and Maths and a minimum of three years’ secretarial/administration experience. Excellent organisation, time management and IT skills and the ability to work well as part of a team, as well as on their own initiativeare also essential, as is the willingness to be trained as a First Aider for the school. Knowledge and experience of the education sector is desirable.

This is a part time position, working Monday to Friday 8.30am – 12.30pm during term time only. Flexibility will be required as the role also involves attending school events outside of normal school hours to provide administrative support.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK.

The job description and application form can be downloaded from our website,

Alternatively, you can request an application pack by emailing or telephoning 01732 850551.

The closing date for applications isWednesday 14th May, 2014

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