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.