School Administrator

Business Support Administrator

Full Time, Term Time Only + 3 Weeks (39 Weeks per Year)

Hours 8.30am – 4.30pm

Start Date: September 2025

Closing Date: 12 noon on Monday 9 June

Interview date: Tuesday 17 June

Salary: FTE £24,507 Actual salary: £21,433 per annum

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive and detail-oriented Business Support Administrator to join a well-regarded school known for its high academic standards and nurturing, positive environment.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to support business management operations within our Pre-School and contribute to the smooth running of a busy School Office. This is a diverse and rewarding role that requires strong administrative skills, a meticulous eye for detail, and a proactive, can-do approach.

About the Role:

• You will be based primarily in the Pre-School Office for four days per week, working closely with the Head of Pre-School and her team.
• One day per week will be spent at the Main School, collaborating with the wider business administration team.
• Responsibilities include a range of administrative duties supporting admissions, finance, and daily operations, as well as acting as a trained First Aider at Work (full training provided).

About You:

We are seeking a candidate who is:

• Skilled in Microsoft Office platforms and ideally familiar with Management Information Systems
• Organised and efficient, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively to a wide range of tasks
• Experienced in working within a busy, fast-paced office environment
• Confident, friendly, and professional when dealing with colleagues, parents, and other stakeholders

Previous experience with school admissions processes or finance systems is desirable, but we welcome applicants with proven transferable skills.

A full list of job objectives and requirements can be found in the job description on our website.

What We Offer:

• A welcoming and supportive workplace with a friendly and professional admin team
• Ongoing training and development
• A competitive salary (FTE) for administrative roles within the local area

Join a team that takes pride in making a difference every day, in a school that values both excellence and wellbeing.

How to apply: To be considered for this vacancy, applicants are required to complete and submit a fully completed application form through our website.

St. Andrew’s School places the safety and welfare of our pupils at the centre of all our activities. The safeguarding of pupils underpins the school's values and is fully embraced by all staff.

If you know in advance that you will not be available on the interview date advertised, please note this at time of application so other arrangements can be made if required.

Please Note: References will be taken up prior to interview.

Education Development Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults whom we work with and come into contact with around the world. All applicants are subject to thorough screening and successful candidates are subject to the relevant level of criminal record checks with national police authorities or the UK’s Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). For all school based roles this will be an Enhanced DBS check.

At Education Development Trust, we strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and knows they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks. We’re committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Education Development Trust an inclusive place to work. If you have specific requirements or adjustments, please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application. We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.

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About the organisation

St Andrew's in Rochester, Kent, is a co-educational non-selective school for children from 3 to 11. It was founded in 1951 with clear and simple aims: to offer an affordable education with the emphasis on the ‘three Rs’ – reading, writing and arithmetic – and to promote traditional values.

Under the proprietorship of Education Development Trust, which acquired the school in 1999, St. Andrew’s has flourished and has held dear its values – even though society may have changed around it. The school is renowned for its excellent pastoral care and its unfailing and outstanding success in placing pupils at prestigious grammar schools.

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