Administration Assistant
1. £25,316 - £26,378 FTE (£14,399 - £15,003 Pro Rata) – SAT B
2. Term Time
3. Start Date: September 2026
4. Close Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2026
5. Swale Academies Trust Central Services
6. £25,316 - £26,378 FTE – SAT B
7. £14,399 - £15,003 Pro Rata
8. 5 hours per day, Term time only
9. September 2026 Start
10. 17th June 2026
11. Based at Head Office in Sittingbourne
Swale Academies Trust has an exciting opportunity for an Administration Assistant to join our Central Services team based at Ashdown House in Sittingbourne. We are looking for a professional, highly organised, and adaptable individual to provide vital support to the Company Secretary, Trust Executives, and our wider Central Services.
This is a versatile and essential role that offers a unique insight into the governance and operational heart of the Trust. Your key responsibilities will include:
Company Secretary & Governance Support:
12. Assisting with policy tracking, website compliance, and maintaining critical registers for Director business interests as well as data protection impact assessment records.
Information Management:
13. Managing the initial intake and progress tracking of Freedom of Information (FOI) and Subject Access Requests (SARS).
Meeting & Panel Coordination:
14. Organising hearings and panel meetings, including preparing sensitive paper evidence packs.
Central Services Hub:
15. Acting as the first point of contact for visitors, managing the Trust’s main and recruitment email inboxes, and organising meeting room logistics.
Recruitment Liaison:
16. Supporting the HR Recruitment Officer with vacancy adverts, job descriptions, and pre-employment matters.
The successful candidate will be a proactive team player with a "can-do" attitude and the ability to maintain absolute confidentiality when handling sensitive information. You must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift rapidly, ensuring high standards of diplomacy and accuracy at all times. Proficiency in Google Suite and excellent record-keeping skills are highly desirable for this role.
If you are a hardworking individual who thrives on variety and is committed to supporting the success of our school communities, we would love to hear from you.
Informal discussions about the post are welcomed. Further details of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.
Swale Academies Trust is a successful Multi-Academy Trust in school improvement, specialising in taking schools in Ofsted category and turning them into good or outstanding schools. Our ambition is driven by enabling schools and children to succeed. We have a wide range of excellent and highly accomplished senior leaders who lead with a sense of purpose, charisma and a set of shared values. The Trust is fortunate to be overseen by a board of Directors who share leaders’ values and provide the highest quality challenge and support.
Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our organisation. In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting, and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.
We understand the importance of work-life balance and will give due consideration to requests for flexible working.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
Join us to benefit from:
17. Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
18. Enhanced Maternity Pay
19. Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
20. Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
21. Access to training and development
22. On-site Parking
23. Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
24. Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
25. Cycle to Work scheme
Ready to join us?