Administration Officer/Cover Co-Ordinator
Salary: MNS Range 5
We are looking to employ an Administration Officer/Cover Co-ordinator to assist in organising the administration of planned staff cover as well as supporting our school admin team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the input of the cover diary where staff absences are known in advance and will also support the school admin office with general office duties including telephone/email enquiries, the typing of documents and administering paperwork connected to student leave of absence requests.
Candidates are required to have excellent word processing skills using both Microsoft Word and Excel.
Hours are 37 per week 7.30am until 3.30pm Monday to Thursday and 7.30am until 3.00pm on Friday (inclusive of a 30-minute lunch break). There is some flexibility with working hours which can be discussed at interview. The school will also consider either term time or full time across the year employment and some hybrid working is possible.

Further details are available to view on the attached job description/person specification.
About the School
The school ensures that there is the right work-home balance to support the wellbeing of all staff. We are dedicated to providing outstanding training and development. Other benefits include, but are not limited to, wellbeing afternoons and free annual flu vaccinations.
Alongside a salary of between £22,595.00 - £23,693.00 per annum (which is subject to an annual review in September 2024), the school will contribute 22.5% (the equivalent of between £5,084 and £5,331 pa for a full-time member of staff) towards you being a member of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Applications should be made by completing the application form below and returning it to Heidi Lishman, Senior HR Advisor at The Maplesden Noakes School, Buckland Road, Maidstone, ME16 0TJ via e-mail hr@maplesden.kent.sch.uk
Closing date for applications is Tuesday 25th June 2024 (9 am). This date may be brought forward in the event that suitable candidates are found earlier. Early applications are therefore recommended.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE – WE ARE LOOKING TO FILL THIS VACANCY BY DIRECT APPLICATION ONLY
Maplesden Noakes School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check.