The job requirements are detailed below.
Administrative Assistant - Combe Down CE Primary School
16.5 hours per week term time only (plus one INSET day and one Trust Development Day)
Grade 3 SCP 5 £25,583 FTE
Actual salary: £9,611.67 per annum
Closing date: 16th July 2026
Interviews: 20th July 2026
The Palladian Academy Trust is a community of schools, each with its own ethos, that enjoy a mutually enriching partnership. Our Trust includes both church and community academies working closely together, all connected by a shared vision for our pupils: ‘excellent and equitable opportunities so everyone can flourish.’
We are looking for a dedicated and organised Administrative Assistant to join our welcoming team at Combe Down CE Primary School. We are an inclusive school with an outstanding ethos, where staff and pupils are supported to be their best – ‘Together we plant, nurture and grow’.
This pivotal role requires a proactive individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to provide a professional front-of-house service to pupils, staff, parents, and visitors.
We are looking for:
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A highly motivated team player with a 'can-do' attitude.
- Proven administrative or clerical experience, ideally within an educational setting.
- Excellent IT skills, including competence with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and an aptitude for learning school-specific systems.
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise a busy workload and meet deadlines.
- Effective written and oral communication skills, with the ability to converse at ease with all members of the school community.
- A professional, calm, patient, and flexible approach to work in a dynamic environment.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
We are proud to offer:
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A church school with a distinctive Christian ethos
- A school that values life beyond the curriculum and provides broad and enriching opportunities for all
- A talented team of staff who love working at our school and support and care for each other
- Benefits including an employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme, flu vaccinations, free eye care vouchers, local government pension scheme
The Palladian Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
