Administrator - Perranporth Primary School

About The Role:

An exciting opportunity to join our friendly team

Perranporth School is looking to appoint an Administrator to work in our busy School Office. This is initially a Fixed Term position from 1st September 2025 until 31st August 2026 for 32 hours per week, term time only.

The school is looking for a committed, enthusiastic and hardworking team member with a good sense of humour to work alongside our existing school team. You will work ‘front of house’ and be the first point of contact for parents, staff and visitors both in person and on the telephone. Assisting with pupil welfare is also an important part of the position.

The role will include:

•             Answering all incoming calls and being the first point of contact for parents and visitors.

•             Opening, sorting and distributing incoming mail.

•             Providing administrative support such as filing, photocopying and typing letters.

•             Keeping accurate records of pupil/staff data (including attendance).

•             Basic finance tasks such as recording payments and receipts and placing orders.

•             To administer basic first aid (training will be provided).

About You:

The successful applicant will possess excellent communication skills, be numerate and have excellent communication and ICT skills. They should be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications, demonstrate the ability to work using their own initiative and be discreet and confidential.

Experience of working in a school and the use of Arbor (or an MIS database) is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.

Benefits of Working with Us:

As a leading Academy Trust, we are able to offer our staff a range of continued professional development opportunities alongside family friendly policies and access to the Local Government/Teachers Pension Schemes. More on our benefits can be found here. 

How to Apply and Further Info:

To apply for this position please email a completed application form to recruitment@tpacademytrust.org, please ensure your name and the position you are applying are within the subject title of the email.

Please note we do not accept CV's.

The closing date for receiving applications is 1st August 2025 12pm

If you wish to discuss this position ahead of applying, please contact Mrs Alison Barrett on 01872 572021.

Interviews to be held on 12th August 2025

TPAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application as part of their pre-employment administration. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Other pre-employment checks will include receipt of two satisfactory references, evidence of right to work in the UK, proof of any relevant qualifications and completion of a health assessment questionnaire.