Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

Company: TKAT (The Kemnal Academies Trust)

Salary: NJC 4 (£25,583 - £25,989)

Hours:

Full-time

Location:

Swanley, BR8 7TE

Job type:
Permanent

Posting date: 21 Jul 2026

Closing date: 20 Aug 2026

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Are you a proactive all-rounder who thrives in a dynamic environment? Orchards Academy is seeking a versatile Administrative Assistant to provide high-quality, comprehensive clerical and operational support across our vibrant school.

This is a beautifully varied role where no two days are the same.

You will play a key part in multiple school functions, supporting compliance, HR processes, data management, communications, and examinations. If you are organised, a great communicator, and keen to make a difference in a supportive educational environment, we want to hear from you!

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.

At TKAT, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.

Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.