Salisbury Road Primary School is seeking a friendly, organised and proactive Administrator to join our busy school office.
This is a varied and rewarding role where you will be the first point of contact for pupils, parents, visitors and staff, providing a professional and welcoming front-of-house service while supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the school.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide a warm and professional reception service, handling enquiries in person and by phone
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Maintain accurate pupil records and support data systems (e.g. Arbor, school census)
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Support financial administration, including school meals, trips and clubs
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Manage communications with parents (letters, emails and messaging systems)
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Assist with attendance, registers and general pupil administration
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Undertake general office duties such as filing, photocopying and record-keeping
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Support safeguarding procedures and maintain strict confidentiality at all times
We are looking for someone who:
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Has previous experience working in a busy office environment (school experience desirable)
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Is confident using IT systems including Microsoft Word, Excel and email
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Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Can prioritise workload and work effectively under pressure
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Demonstrates professionalism, flexibility and a positive, team-focused attitude
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Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Why join us?
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A welcoming and supportive school community
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A varied and rewarding role at the heart of school life
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Opportunities to develop your skills and experience
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A chance to make a real difference to children and families
About the School
Salisbury Road is two form entry primary school that serves the locality of St Judes, near the city centre. We are situated in a large, three-storey, Victorian building in the heart of the community, and work closely with many local partners. We pride ourselves on being a warm and friendly school and aim to enhance and inspire the lives of not only the children that attend our school but their families and wider community.
Salisbury Road is a diverse community, and our exceptional staff work hard to ensure that we are a fully inclusive school, ensuring that we promote our school values in everything that we do.
We aim to achieve highly and provide exceptional learning experiences for all our pupils, ensuring they are prepared for success in their future lives, as noted in a recent Ofsted inspection where the school was graded as Good.
About the Trust
The Learning Academies Trust is a family of 18 schools across Plymouth and surrounding areas, dedicated to delivering outstanding education to all our children, whatever their starting point or background. Our Trust’s mission is:
Together we will… work with our children, families, and communities to provide exceptional learning opportunities for all our children
As part of the trust, we will support you to learn and develop, providing outstanding CPD and opportunities for collaboration between schools within the trust sharing resources, expertise and knowledge.
Further information about the position, the trust and the benefits we offer can be found in the attached recruitment pack.
To request a tour of the school or to discuss the role in anyway please contact the school on 01752 660566.
If you believe you can demonstrate the dedication, skills and passion required, we look forward to receiving your application.
Please note, the closing date is for guidance only. Successful applicants will be invited to interview at the earliest available opportunity. Learning Academies Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
With 18 individual primary schools, the Learning Academies Trust is the largest primary school trust in Plymouth and the first education employer in Plymouth to achieve the Livewell Southwest Wellbeing at Work Bronze Award. The Trust is committed to supporting the wellbeing of all staff and is proud to work closely with official bodies to ensure we have a holistic approach to staff wellbeing.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought for all shortlisted candidates and all shortlisted candidates will be requested to complete a questionnaire about any convictions or adult cautions that are unspent. Guidance will be given to those shortlisted. Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS.
