Receptionist/Administration Assistant

Job details

Job role: - Administration, HR, data and finance

Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern: Part time

Contract type: Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary: £25,185.00 - £28,142.00 Annually (FTE)

NJC D2 [£25,185 - £28,142] pro rata + SEN £1,539 pro rata

Receptionist/Administration Assistant job summary

Contract: Permanent Term Time only

Salary: NJC D2 [£25,185 - £28,142] pro rata + SEN £1,539 pro rata

Location: Bradfields Specialist SEN Academy Chatham, Kent

Start Date: ASAP

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, committed and friendly person to be in this front facing role in our academy, working as part of the admin team in our busy reception.

You will be dealing with all manner of enquiries in person, via telephone or email and therefore it is essential you have excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to remain calm, professional and patient, and above all to have a good sense of humour in order to maintain the smooth and efficient running of our reception area.

It is important the successful candidate has good communication skills, can effectively multi-task, is proficient with Microsoft Office 365 and ideally a working knowledge Arbor. You must be able to respect confidential information relating to staff, students and families.

Although the main responsibility of this role is working in reception and associated duties, you will be expected to assist team members in maintaining the running of the office.

This is a term time only post plus 5 Staff Development Days. The hours of work are 8.00 am - 4.00 pm (3.30 pm Fridays) with half hour lunch break, Monday-Friday (37 hours per week)

The academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record check via the DBS system (for Children & Vulnerable Adults).

We are an equal opportunities employer.

Closing Date: Tuesday 21st April 2026 - 12 noon

Interviews Friday 24th April 2026

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

The academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Applying for the job

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