Brook Street

School Administrator

6 Grosvenor Road Tunbridge Wells TN1 2AH

Key information

Pay
Salary not listed
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Temporary
Posted date
17 Jul 2026
Closing date
24 Jul 2026

About this role

School Administrator (Temporary - Potential to Become Permanent)

Location

Tunbridge Wells

Start Date

1st September

Hours

Full-time, Monday to Friday

Contract

Temporary with the possibility of becoming permanent

Pay

£15.00 - £16.00 per hour

Working Pattern

Term-time only | Fully office-based

We are currently recruiting for a friendly, organised, and proactive School Administrator to join a welcoming school in Tunbridge Wells. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator looking for a rewarding role within education, with the potential for the position to become permanent.

You'll play a key role in supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the school office, acting as a professional first point of contact for parents, visitors, staff, and pupils.

Key responsibilities include

  • Providing comprehensive administrative support to the school office
  • Answering telephone and email enquiries professionally
  • Welcoming visitors and managing reception duties
  • Maintaining accurate pupil and school records
  • Supporting attendance, admissions, and general school administration
  • Assisting with correspondence, filing, and data entry
  • Working closely with teaching and support staff to ensure the efficient operation of the school

The ideal candidate will have

  • Previous administration experience, ideally within a school or education setting
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills
  • Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office (knowledge of school systems such as SIMS is advantageous)
  • The ability to prioritise a busy workload and work independently
  • A professional, approachable, and flexible attitude
  • An Enhanced DBS check (we can support this)

What's on offer

  • £15.00 - £16.00 per hour
  • Full-time, term-time-only position
  • Opportunity to secure a permanent role
  • Supportive and friendly school environment
  • Immediate interviews available for a September start

If you're an experienced administrator looking for your next opportunity in education and are available to start on 1st September, we'd love to hear from you.

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.