Administration Assistant

THE KNOLE ACADEMY; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

THE KNOLE ACADEMY in Sevenoaks is looking for a friendly, organised and proactive Part-Time Administration Assistant to join our busy secondary school office.

The role involves liaising with Admissions, sorting and managing lost property, answering telephone calls and general enquiries, and providing support at reception to ensure smooth day-to-day running and a welcoming environment for students, parents, staff and visitors.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organisational skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with the Admissions Department and manage lost property.
• Answer telephone calls and general enquiries, provide reception support.
• Assist with day-to-day running of the school office and warmly welcome students, parents, staff and visitors.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Job description

Administration Assistant at Knole Academy

New

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• Job Reference: EDV/2026/KA/86478
• Location: Knole Academy, Bradbourne Vale Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 3LE
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Contract Term: Part-Time
• Salary: £12,757.00 Annually (Actual)
• Hours Per Week: 20
• Weeks Per Year: 39
• Closing Date: 9:00am, Fri 6th Nov, 2026
• Positions Available: 1
• Interview Date(s): Monday 16 November 2026

About this Role

Knole Academy in Sevenoaks is looking for an enthusiastic professional with a genuine passion for education to join our team and make a difference.

Administration Assistant

We are seeking a friendly, organised and proactive Part-Time Administration Assistant to join our busy secondary school office team.

The role will involve liaising with the Admissions Department, sorting and managing lost property, answering telephone calls and general enquiries, and providing support at reception. You will play an important role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the school office and providing a warm, helpful welcome to students, parents, staff, and visitors.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and organisational skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to work calmly and efficiently in a busy environment.

If you enjoy working as part of a team and making a difference in a school community, we would love to hear from you!

Salary will be paid according to experience AAT Grade C £26,956 - £27,765

(equates to £12,757 - £13,140 per annum for term time working)

20 hours per week; Monday - Fridays 9:30 - 2:30 pm

38 weeks term time plus one week.

Closing date: Friday 6 November 2026; 9:00 am

Interviews: Monday 16 November 2026

Interviews: Applications will be considered upon receipt so we reserve the right to withdraw the vacancy before the closing date.

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Safeguarding Statement

Aletheia Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered 'protected' and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:

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We are seeking a friendly, organised and proactive Part-Time Administration Assistant to join our busy secondary school office team.

The role will involve liaising with the Admissions Department, sorting and managing lost property, answering telephone calls and general enquiries and providing support at reception. You will play an important role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the school office and providing a warm, helpful welcome to students, parents, staff and visitors.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and organisational skills, a positive attitude and the ability to work calmly and efficiently in a busy environment.

If you enjoy working as part of a team and making a difference in a school community, we would love to hear from you!

Knole Academy in Sevenoaks is looking for an enthusiastic professional with a genuine passion for education to join our team and make a difference.

Salary will be paid according to experience AAT Grade C £26,956 - £27,765

(equates to £12,757 - £13,140 per annum for term time working)