School Administrator

Shorefields; Rochford; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free car parking

Onsite gym

Swimming pool

Staff recognition schemes

Job summary

The King Edmund School in Rochford is seeking a proactive School Administrator to provide essential administrative support across the school. The role involves handling records, communications, and daily office tasks to keep the school running smoothly.

We value organisation, reliability and good IT skills, with a preference for experience in a busy school environment. The post is part-time with a permanent contract and annual leave entitlements.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school or busy environment is essential.
• Strong IT and administrative abilities are required.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient day-to-day administrative support across the school.
• Deal confidently with staff, students, parents and visitors.
• Maintain accurate records and school systems.
• Support key school processes and communications.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the school.
• Help ensure the school office and wider administration run effectively.

Skills

Highly organized

Attention to detail

Communicates confidently

Team player

IT skills

Administrative skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 16/10/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: Shortly following the closing date

Contract type: Permanent - Part-Time.

Mon-Thu: 07:30-15:30, Fri 07:30-15:00 (30 mins unpaid for lunch). 37hrs per week, 43.7weeks per year

Closing date: Midday on Friday 16th October 2026

Interview dates: Shortly following the closing date

We're looking for an organised, friendly and proactive School Administrator to join our busy school team.

This is a varied role for someone who enjoys being at the heart of a school, keeping things running smoothly and making a difference to staff, students and families.

The Role

As a School Administrator, you will be responsible for:

• Provide efficient day-to-day administrative support across the school
• Deal confidently and professionally with staff, students, parents and visitors
• Maintain accurate records and school systems
• Support key school processes and communications
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the school
• Help ensure the school office and wider administration run effectively

What We’re Looking For

• Is highly organised and able to manage competing priorities
• Has excellent attention to detail
• Communicates confidently and professionally
• Is approachable, reliable and able to work as part of a team
• Has good IT and administrative skills
• Ideally has experience working in a school or similar busy environment

Why Join King Edmund School?

This is a school with immense potential and a powerful sense of purpose. You will be joining a supportive and committed team and will play a valuable part in ensuring our students are able to complete their examinations in a calm, fair and positive environment. If you are dependable, conscientious and enjoy working with young people, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Come and be part of something extraordinary!

The school offers an extensive support programme, including mentor/buddy system, Initial Teacher Training support for Early Career Teachers (ECTs) or for those seeking Qualified Teacher Status (QTS / QTLS), a system of twilight training sessions, as well as excellent development opportunities. Staff benefits include free car parking, onsite gymnasium and swimming pool as well as staff recognition schemes.

For more about our school and vision please see attached welcome letter from our Headteacher.

The King Edmund School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory completion of safeguarding checks.

The King Edmund School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We'll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage, or civil partnership.

Information about the School

The King Edmund School is a co-educational comprehensive school for students aged 11 to 19. KES, as it is better known to staff and students, is an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ single academy trust in Rochford, Essex, which serves a geographically and socially diverse area.

In the school's last Ofsted report in 2024, KES was awarded ‘Good’ and their values and ethos were clearly recognised in the findings. Students learn a well-designed and balanced curriculum that meets their needs and teachers have strong subject knowledge.

The school's values foster a supportive environment where everyone is encouraged to achieve their Personal Best. High aspirations, academic success, and a commitment to excellence are promoted. The inclusive community celebrates diversity, ensuring all students feel valued and respected. A safe, caring space is provided for students to grow, taking pride in their achievements both inside and outside of school.

Phase one of a multi-million-pound project to renovate the school, part of the Department of Education’s Rebuilding Schools for the Future initiative, is set to open in September 2025. The new two-storey building will feature 17 general classrooms, Art and Technical rooms, as well as new office space, meeting rooms, and a modern school hall, providing state-of-the-art facilities for students to learn in. Phase two begins this year and will redevelop the remainder of the school site over the next few years.

The school provides exceptional pastoral care and SEND provision through its dedicated teams, who are committed to helping students achieve their best results. With a traditional approach to uniform, behaviour, and work, the school maintains high standards while also prioritizing strong support for students and actively involving parents in these aspects of school life.

Students are rewarded for their achievements, inside and outside of school, through a House system. Each July those students who have displayed the most effort and progress over the past year are celebrated at an Awards Evening held at the prestigious Cliffs Pavilion in Southend. The school also takes part in the Jack Petchey Achievement Awards scheme.

Sixth Form students have their own block with a common room, canteen and IT Suite. Students have the choice of studying A levels, Level 2 and 3 vocational courses, as well as a T level in Education and Early Years.

Staff strive for every student to have high aspirations and they are relentless in their drive to support students to achieve well academically. However, their deeper passion is for all students, regardless of their ability, to reach their full potential.

Students leave KES ready to embrace the next chapter of their young lives, whether that be studying a degree at a Russell Group university when they leave Sixth Form, or starting an apprenticeship when they leave at the end of Year 11.

In the next academic year, KES will have facilities amongst the finest in the country and certainly nothing comparable locally, a huge incentive for both new staff and students to join the school.

To find out more about Life@KES, please visit our Social Media pages:

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Andrea Atkins
The King Edmund School
Vaughan Close, Rochford
Essex, SS4 1TL Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]