Regional Administrator

Hybrid role Education - non-teaching Part time Permanent

(Y)Our Opportunity

Are you a highly organised professional passionate about driving educational excellence through exceptional administrative support? We are looking for a dedicated Regional Administrator to join our dynamic East Region team based at the Drapers Mills Regional office. If so, we want to hear from you!

What We're Looking For:

• A Proactive Professional: An individual with the ability to plan, organise, use their own initiative, and demonstrate excellent organisational skills under pressure to meet strict deadlines.

• HR and Compliance Expertise: Someone with experience in performing administrative tasks, a working knowledge of HR administration principles, and the ability to work confidentially with a strong grasp of GDPR.

• Excellent Communicator: A strong listener with effective written and verbal communication skills, able to build relationships with children, staff, parents, and external agencies.

• Tech-Savvy: A candidate experienced with ICT, especially Google Suite and/or MS Office, and familiar with accounting software and school management information systems.

• Financial Awareness: A professional who possesses a working knowledge of ethical practice surrounding the management of public finances.

Why Join Our Team?

• Impactful Work: Be instrumental in shaping the minds and futures of our incredible students by ensuring the smooth and effective running of administrative systems across the region.

• Flexible Working: Enjoy a Hybrid working environment, operating Term Time Only for 38 weeks per year at 28 hours per week, in an organisation that promotes flexible working practices and a positive work-life balance.

• Professional Growth: Access opportunities for development and training to enhance your skills and career, including excellent ongoing CPD and a comprehensive induction programme.

If you're ready to embark on a rewarding journey where your contributions truly matter, we encourage you to apply!

Application Deadline: Midday on 11/09/2026

The ideal Regional Administrator will be someone who is:

• Educated to GCSE or equivalent level, including at least a Grade 4 (previously Grade C) in English and Maths.

• Confident in working independently and as part of a shared-service model supporting several academies.

• Committed to upholding and promoting the ethos and values of the schools and trust.

• Dedicated to safeguarding, including Child Protection, Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, and inclusion.

• Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team

• Able to contribute to the wider life of the trust

• Committed to raise the achievement of all students of all abilities

We know you’re going to do great things as a Regional Administrator**, investing in our employees' wellbeing and career development is a priority for us. We can offer you**:

• Excellent ongoing CPD and training programs with a wealth of high quality development opportunities for all stages of career

• Coaching and mentoring from the academy’s experienced leadership team

• A comprehensive induction programme

• Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance

• The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change

• Access to trust resources and materials to help plan and deliver great lessons

• Cycle to work scheme

• Free eye tests

• Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help

About Drapers Mills Primary Academy

Our staff team is committed to providing a secure, happy and calm environment in which all children are able to thrive socially, emotionally and academically. We are a friendly and engaging school with strong connections amongst our local community, to find out more visit our website here.

To discover what makes Drapers Mills so extraordinary, please arrange a visit by contacting the school office on 01843 223989 or email office@dmpa-tkat.org

About TKAT

The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of outstanding teaching, leadership and learning for all. Within the #oneTKATfamily, the shared and common purpose is to work together as a community of schools to ensure that every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. We place a high value on collaboration; ‘achieving more together’, giving staff the opportunity to come together and learn, ensuring a shared sense of purpose across our network and by sharing expertise across the TKAT family.

We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances.

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

Safeguarding

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.

Flexible working

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.

Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging

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.

Access to interview

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.

At Drapers Mills, we know the crucial role school plays in a child's life and our warm and inviting team of adults provide a high level of pastoral care and education.We believe that growing a mastery of reading, writing and mathematics is the foundation that allows children and young people to build happy, self-determined and fulfilled lives.

We live and breathe our values, every single day.

• Ambition

We are determined to succeed

• Respect

We care about the thoughts, feelings, beliefs and rights of others

• Kindness

We are friendly, helpful and considerate of other people’s feelings

We warmly encourage all prospective candidates to visit our school and experience our learning environment first-hand. Tours are strongly recommended and can be arranged through the school office. email - office@dmpa-tkat.org, phone - 01843 223989

Salary Estimated actual £18,779.95 (£28,598.00 FTE) per annum (NJC Grade 6 SP12) Hours 28 per week, Monday to Friday, (Term Time Only Inc Inset Days) Benefits Competitive Closing date 11-09-2026 Interview Date 21st September 2026 Start Date ASAP