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Student Welfare, Medical & Reception Administrator

Salary: £23,073 (£14.57ph) 37hrs per week - Mon-Thu 07:30-15:30, Fri 07:30-15:00 with 30mins unpaid for lunch

Contract type: Permanent, Part-Time, 42.8 weeks per year (Term-Time only plus September INSET day)

Start date: ASAP

Closing date: Midday on Friday 13th November 2026.
Interview dates: Shortly following the closing date

Are you a caring, organised and approachable individual who enjoys making a difference to the lives of young people?

The King Edmund School is seeking a friendly, proactive and reliable Student Welfare, Medical & Reception Administrator to join our school administration team. This is a varied and rewarding role at the heart of our school community. You will play an important part in supporting the health, safety and wellbeing of our students while helping to ensure the smooth and effective running student reception.

About the Role:

You will be a key point of contact for students who are unwell, injured or require support during the school day. You will provide first aid within the scope of your training, liaise with parents and carers, maintain accurate medical records and help ensure that students with ongoing medical needs receive the appropriate care and support.

Alongside your medical and welfare responsibilities, you will provide a professional and welcoming reception service, support student arrivals and departures, assist with attendance administration and undertake a range of general administrative duties.

The role requires someone who can remain calm under pressure, manage competing priorities and respond sensitively to the needs of students, parents, colleagues and visitors.

What We're Looking For:

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience in an administrative, reception, medical or welfare-related role.
• Has excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Is caring, patient and approachable, particularly when supporting young people.
• Can work calmly and confidently in a busy school environment.
• Has strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Is confident using IT systems and Microsoft Office.
• Understands the importance of confidentiality, safeguarding and professional boundaries.
• Is flexible, proactive and enjoys working as part of a team.

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.

We also welcome and encourage telephone calls on 01702 560904 to register an interest or to find out more about the school and the role. If you wish to arrange an informal conversation or visit to the school prior to interview, we would be delighted to welcome you to KES prior to the closing date, to offer you the opportunity to get a real sense of the school first hand.

To arrange a visit, please email your request to Mrs Andrea Atkins - HR Manager at recruitment@kes.essex.sch.uk and provide your availability, as well as a contact telephone number.

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.

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