[260819] People Team Administrator
Reach South Academy Trust, Plymouth, PL1 4RL12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
October 2026
Closing date
31 August 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
19 August 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £26,824.00 - £29,540.00 Annually (FTE) NJC Plymouth Grade D Pt 8-14
[260819] People Team Administrator job summary
Post: People Team Administrator
Location: Plymouth Based (hybrid delivery model of home and site based according to business requirements)
FTE Salary Range: NJC Grade D £26,824 rising to a maximum of £29,540 per annum
Contract Type: Full time, Permanent
Contract Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday (Alternative working patterns considered but core hours must be Monday to Friday)
To learn more about Reach South Academy Trust, this vacancy and our employee benefits, view our detailed applicant pack here: People Team Administrator - Applicant Pack
Please note: We are not accepting applications via recruitment agencies or search firms for this vacancy
About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our rapidly developing Multi Academy Trust for a talented Administrator to join our team.
- Are you a customer focused, curious thinker with excellent administration, initiative, tenacity, and thrive in an environment where you can work on your own with minimal supervision?
- Are you committed to joining a passionate team that is dedicated to its (circa) 1400 employees and collaborative in nature with experience of managing a wide range of queries
- Do you enjoy variety within your job and want to work within an innovative and dedicated team?
Our People Team is responsible for delivering a quality, responsive and professional service to the Trust within a busy, and at times pressurised working environment. As the People Team Administrator, you will report directly to the Resourcing & OD Manager, working closely with the Resourcing & OD Lead to deliver an efficient and responsive People Team service across the function. Your responsibilities will include dealing with day-to-day enquiries coming into the People email inbox and general administration in the areas of; recruitment, employee relations, payroll, and organisational development.
For more information, please see the attached Job Description.
About the successful candidate
The successful candidate will have experience of working within a busy team within an organisation of more than 1400 employees and will have the ability to build effective working relationships and a willingness to collaborate.
You will be someone who feels an affinity with our values and our vision seeking a core purpose of delivering for our pupils and communities. Other skills, knowledge and experience we look for include:
- Someone who has a administrative background; preferably in a People/HR team however applicants that have a proven record in administration or recruitment and transferable skills who want to take their career into a more specialised area will be considered.
- Someone who is customer focused, understanding how to set and exceed expectations in relation to a range of queries, recruitment and generalist HR administration and service support.
- Has demonstrable experience in resolving problems, accuracy in data entry with an excellent attention to detail.
- Good communication skills with the ability to engage with and build effective relationships using both written and verbal communication, you will be able to support a range of queries from staff.
- Is confident in using different systems and has a working knowledge of Microsoft Office software/applications.
- Previous experience of working within Education would be advantageous, however it is not essential to be successful in this role; experience of working within a busy team (at volume) is essential.
To learn more about Reach South Academy Trust, this vacancy and our employee benefits, view our detailed applicant pack here: People Team Administrator - Applicant Pack
Closing date: for applications is Monday 31 August 2026 at midnight
Interview Date: Interviews are provisionally booked for 9 or 10 September 2026 andwillbe held ‘Virtually’ (via video link)
To apply for this opportunity, please complete our online application form by clicking ‘apply now’ on the advert.
We reserve the right to close the advert, interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
At Reach South, we are committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, respected and able to thrive. We believe diversity strengthens our organisation, bringing perspectives that enhance collaboration and outcomes for our pupils.
Join us and you will be part of a Trust that invests in its people, champions equality, and values the contribution everyone brings.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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