Position: School Administrator
Contract Type: Full-time Permanent Work
Start Date: 09/11/2026
Location: Maidstone, UK
Salary: £32,000 per year
Salary dependent on experience and qualifications, higher rates are reserved for candidates with substantial experience and/or relevant training.
Hours of work: 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday (term time only)
Email: (url removed)
Contact Name: Jamie Robinson
About the Role:
Step into a School Administrator role and help build a new specialist school from the ground up. As part of the founding team, you will shape the systems and routines that keep the school running smoothly. It will support pupils aged 5 to 14 with social, emotional and mental health needs through education and therapy.
You will be the calm, welcoming first point of contact for families and visitors, and a trusted support to the leadership team. Maidstone East station is just a two minute walk away, making the commute simple. If you want your organisational skills to matter from day one, this School Administrator role is for you.
Requirements:
To be eligible for this role and the stated rate of pay, applicants must have:
Good GCSE passes in English and Maths
Experience providing confidential administrative support in a busy environment
Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail
Confident written and verbal communication skills
Key Responsibilities:
Manage reception, telephone calls, emails and visitor enquiries as the School Administrator and first point of contact
Support the Headteacher and leadership team with diaries, correspondence and meetings
Maintain accurate pupil, staff and school records
Prepare letters, newsletters, reports and other communications
Record financial transactions, expenditure and receipts
Support pupil medication processes and safeguarding arrangements in line with school procedures
Help set up systems and routines as the school prepares to open, keeping it organised, secure and welcoming
Our client can offer you:
The chance to help establish a new specialist school as its founding School Administrator
Professional development and clear career progression opportunities
Private healthcare and wellbeing support
A MacBook for work and home use
Complimentary meals and drinks at work
Performance-linked pay progression and bonus opportunities
A supportive specialist environment with an experienced leadership team
Why work via Transparency Education?
Transparency Education are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff.
We:
Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance
Offer an excellent 'refer a friend' scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days
Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee
Give you access for a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders
Application Process:
Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Transparency Education directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.
Transparency Education operates stringent safer recruitment procedures
We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Transparency Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance
