School Office Assistant

Maldon Primary School, Maldon
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Job Ref No. ECC2141-131S Position Type: Administration Pay Range: NJC Scale 4, Point 6 £25,183 to Point 7 £25,584
Position Start Date: 01/09/2025 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Fixed
Application Close: 10/07/2025 Midday Date of Interviews: 18th July 2025  

Job Description

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13hrs per week -Thursday & Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Fixed term contract to end on 20/07/2026

Salary Estimated Actual £7,756 to £7,697

(Y)Our Opportunity

We are looking for an approachable and forward thinking School Office Administrator with strong interpersonal skills to join our supportive and collaborative team.

You will be an efficient administrator with the ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and multi-task. Being the first point of contact for all visitors you'll create a warm and welcoming environment demonstrating a calm and confident manner.

It's not necessarily your experience that we're most interested in, it's your passion and commitment to our mission, ensuring every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education.


We are looking for someone who is:

*A great communicator who develops positive relationships with young children and adults

*Understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the children whom we are supporting

*Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team

*Able to display a high level of administrative, interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.


Investing in our employees wellbeing and career development is a priority for us, we can offer you:

*Excellent ongoing CPD, career development and vast promotion opportunities across the trust

*A comprehensive induction programme

*Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance

*The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change

*Cycle to work scheme

*TKAT Widerwallet discount program with a wealth of discounts

*Free eye tests

*Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help

About TKAT

The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of outstanding teaching, leadership and learning for all. Within the #oneTKATfamily, the shared and common purpose is to work together as a community of schools to ensure that every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. We place a high value on collaboration; 'achieving more together', giving staff the opportunity to come together and learn, ensuring a shared sense of purpose across our network and by sharing expertise across the TKAT family.

We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.


Safeguarding

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

Flexible working

TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.

Our Commitment - Equal, Inclusive, Diverse

TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic.

Access to interview

Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.

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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Contact Information

Mrs D Conroy (Headteacher)
Maldon Primary School
Wantz Chase, Maldon
Essex, CM9 5DQ
Telephone: 01621853409
Email: businessmanager@maldon-tkat.org