Administrative Assistant - Part Time (20 hours) - T / T only 2 SDDs

Administrative Assistant - Part Time (20 hours) - T/T only 2 SDDs

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 21 April 2026


• Hours: Part time


• Closing date: 08 May 2026


• Location: Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1SU


• Company: Teaching Vacancies


• Job type: Permanent


• Job reference: b6d9f6ad-a081-4ca8-9cfb-ac21d685f494

Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Required for 1 September 2026, the Trustees are seeking to appoint an Administrative Assistant to provide a highly efficient, pro-active and reliable service to support the main office and assist with general administrative duties, Reception and hospitality.

This role requires a candidate who is approachable, positive, reliable and can work independently with minimal supervision. Candidates should have good numeracy and literacy skills, excellent ICT skills and be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Experience of working in a school would be an advantage, but training will be provided.

What the school offers its staff

The School has excellent facilities. All rooms are equipped with state-of-the art electronic interactive whiteboards. There are excellent specialist facilities for sport, hospitality, engineering, dance, drama, music and art. We offer and value a broad curriculum aimed at promoting talent beyond traditional academic subjects. Our significant investment in professional development drives colleagues' continuous improvement. This is a place where everyone improves regardless of their career stage.

Commitment to safeguarding

In line with KCSIE 2023 guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and any relevant information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children will be discussed at interview stage. Barton Manor School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application via the Disclosure & Bar ring Service and check against the ISA Barred List for Children.

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Required for 1 September 2026, the Trustees are seeking to appoint an Administrative Assistant to provide a highly efficient, pro-active and reliable service to support the main office and assist with general administrative duties, Reception and hospitality.

This role requires a candidate who is approachable, positive, reliable and can work independently with minimal supervision. Candidates should have good numeracy and literacy skills, excellent ICT skills and be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Experience of working in a school would be an advantage, but training will be provided.

The School has excellent facilities. All rooms are equipped with state-of-the art electronic interactive whiteboards. There are excellent specialist facilities for sport, hospitality, engineering, dance, drama, music and art. We offer and value a broad curriculum aimed at promoting talent beyond traditional academic subjects. Our significant investment in professional development drives colleagues' continuous improvement. This is a place where everyone improves regardless of their career stage.