Administration Assistant

Knole Academy; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Knole Academy in Sevenoaks is seeking a friendly and proactive Administration Assistant to join the busy school office. The role is part-time (20 hours per week) and involves answering calls, managing enquiries, and supporting reception duties to ensure smooth daily operations.

You will liaise with Admissions, handle lost property, and welcome students, parents, staff and visitors with a calm and helpful attitude. Salary is experience-based, £26,956-£27,765 per year full-time equivalent.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Calm and efficient in a busy school environment.
• Friendly and proactive in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Admissions and manage lost property.
• Answer telephone calls and handle general enquiries.
• Provide support at reception to ensure smooth day-to-day running.
• Welcome students, parents, staff and visitors in a warm, helpful manner.

Skills

Reception duties

Telephone handling

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Job description

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. Early applications are encouraged.

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