Community volunteer Work, Jobs in Sevenoaks District, Ken (with Salaries)

School Receptionist and Admin Assistant
Sevenoaks Prep School —Sevenoaks
- £26,569 a year
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Accounting
- Free parking
Quick apply
10d
Costa Coffee Barista
Goldex Investments Group Ltd —Sevenoaks Town and St. John's
- £10.90 - £12.75 an hour
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Communication skills
- School
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
Quick apply
2d
Product Specialist - Sevenoaks - New Store Opening
The White Company —Sevenoaks
- Customer service
- Employee discount
9d
Community Champion Volunteer - Tunbridge Wells, Kent
British Heart Foundation —Royal Tunbridge Wells
- IT
- Leadership
- Communication skills
Group Leaders for Holiday Camp
Club Excel —London
- £75 - £115 a day
- Part-time
- Childcare
- In-person
- School
Quick apply
6d
Social Media & Content Assistant
Tripsie —London
- £13 - £15 an hour
- Part-time
- Social media management
- In-person
- Flexitime
- Work from home
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6d
Community Associate
Projects —Royal Tunbridge Wells
- £25,000 - £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Customer service
- Travel
- Free parking
- Profit sharing
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3d
Volunteer Coordinator
Doorstep Library —London
- £27,583 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
10d
Farmyard Sessional
Vauxhall City Farm —London
- £14.80 an hour
- Holidays
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
- Store discount
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Single Homeless Pathway Worker
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council —Royal Tunbridge Wells
- £31,612 - £33,276 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Free parking
- Annual leave
2d
Sales Assistant - UNIQLO Bluewater
UNIQLO —Dartford
- £13.45 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Employee discount
Sales Assistant
British Heart Foundation —Wandsworth
- £12.71 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Customer service
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
3d
Community Volunteer (South London)
St John Ambulance —Orpington
- IT
Invigilator
LeighAcademiesTrust —Rainham
- £13 an hour
- Part-time
- Supervising experience
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
3d
Community Champion Volunteer - London South
British Heart Foundation —London
- IT
- Leadership
- Communication skills
Charity Fundraiser
Wealden Volunteering —Uckfield
- From £8,424 a year
- Part-time
- CRM software
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Office
Quick apply
Community Champion Volunteer - Maidstone, Kent
British Heart Foundation —Maidstone
- IT
- Leadership
- Communication skills
Collections Assistant
National Trust —East Grinstead
- £13.25 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
5d
Shop volunteer – Shoreham
Cancer Research UK (Volunteer) —Shoreham
Creative Community Volunteer
Laura I. Art Gallery CIC —Barking
- From £15 a day
- Customer service
- In-person
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Flexitime
Quick apply
13d

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School Receptionist and Admin Assistant

Sevenoaks Prep School
Sevenoaks

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Job details

Permanent | Part-time
£26,569 a year
10 days ago

Benefits

Free parking

Qualifications

Microsoft Word
Microsoft Outlook
Accounting
Organisational skills
Payroll

Full job description

Join Our Team at Sevenoaks Preparatory School

About Us

Sevenoaks Preparatory School is a co-educational, day Prep school for boys and girls aged 2 to 13, located in Sevenoaks, Kent. We place great value on giving pupils the opportunity to flourish in all areas of school life. They achieve excellent academic results in 11+ and 13+ examinations and scholarships, yet we are much more than a place of preparation for examinations to destination schools. We provide a nurturing environment in which children can discover and develop their talents.

Underpinning the school’s success is our ‘Way of Life’ – an ethos that encourages pupils to be responsible, kind and empathetic.

We are currently seeking a dedicated individual to join our team in the following role:

School Receptionist and Admin Assistant

Job Purpose:

To be the first line of contact for the School as one of two main School receptionists promoting a professional image of the School.

To provide administrative support to the School.

To have safeguarding of children as their priority.

Responsible to:

The Bursar with whom you will meet on a regular basis.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

To provide the first point of contact for Sevenoaks Prep, welcoming families and visitors, referring them to the appropriate person, either face to face or by telephone.

Supporting the general running of the School through the following tasks:-

· Responding to emails sent to the general admin email account, ensuring things are acted on promptly, either replying yourself or forwarding to the relevant person.

· Attend weekly and periodic admin meetings.

· Assist the teachers in organising school trips, especially arranging transport provision, liaising with the travel companies.

· Processing stationery and other orders and provide office support duties for the teaching faculty.

· Supporting the rest of the admin team as and when required.

· Helping with regular communications to parents through the school email system.

· Distributing post, and franking and arranging post collections.

· Checking to make sure School events are on the school admin diary and website.

· To be responsible for taking and organising party bookings.

· To be responsible for the daily staff absence register.

· To help with and facilitate minibus bookings for parents.

· Ensuring all MOTs, Permit 19 and other minibus garage requirements are organised.

· To carry out ad hoc secretarial duties for the Prep School Senior Management Team personnel where required.

· To create, maintain and manage admin records on the School’s central database as required, making sure list and records are accurately maintained.

· Foster positive and professional relationships with parents, being discrete at all times.

· Interact with pupils who may need support from the Reception team in a positive and caring manner.

· Liaise with colleagues, working flexibly to support each other and working as a team.

· Flexibility and the ability to work as a supportive team member are critical.

· Ensure that the Reception area is tidy and welcoming and presents an excellent first impression for Sevenoaks Prep.

· Able to administer first aid, when the nurse is not available. Training will be provided.

· Take part in wider school events, plays, recitals, trips and fund raising activities that benefit the wider school community.

Personal Specification

· Have a confident, warm and welcoming manner.

· Have a smart professional appearance.

· Co-operative with high standards of tact, diplomacy and discretion.

· Be able to take an active role in the promotion of the School and its aims and ethos.

· Ability to act on initiative, to anticipate and react independently to solve problems and prioritise work.

· Have good organisational skills and be able to use ICT effectively.

· Patience, energy and enthusiasm.

· Ability to work as part of a team.

Remuneration and hours:

This is a full-time permanent position working 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday during term time only. See the school website for details of term dates.

Salary: £26,569

Lunch is provided free of charge for all staff whose working hours encompass school lunchtime.

Further Information:

It is anticipated that the person appointed will start at Sevenoaks Preparatory School at the start of Autumn Term (1st September) 2026.

The School is a very happy place to work; colleagues are incredibly supportive of each other. There are excellent relationships between teaching and support staff, staff and pupils, staff and parents, and between staff in different sections of the School.

There is an induction programme and an annual appraisal system linked to INSET.

Appointment Process

The closing date for applications is Monday 1st August at 9am. Interviews will take place shortly thereafter. However, we reserve the right to vary this if the need arises or appoint earlier should the opportunity present itself.

Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment

Sevenoaks Preparatory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adhere to the statutory guidance outlined in the Department for Education's "Keeping Children Safe in Education" and the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) standards. Our recruitment process includes:

Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.
Verification of identity, qualifications and employment history.
Obtaining at least two references, including one from the most recent employer.
Conducting online searches as part of due diligence.
Ensuring all staff complete safeguarding training upon induction and at regular intervals thereafter.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory completion of these checks and procedures.

Pay: £26,569.00 per year

Benefits:

Free parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

Sevenoaks TN15 0JU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

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