Administrative Assistant
Newquay Junior Academy, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 2NL7 days remaining to apply
Start date details
On completion of pre-employment checks
Closing date
3 March 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
24 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £18,019.73 - £20,526.63 Annually (Actual) F Grade
Administrative Assistant job summary
Newquay Junior Academy is seeking a highly organised, professional and welcoming Admin Assistant to join our admin team. This is a key role within the academy and is often the first point of contact for parents, visitors and pupils, so a calm, friendly and confident approach is essential.
32.5 hrs per week, term time plus 2 additional days. This position is fixed term until 31st July 2026.
Key responsibilities will include:
Acting as a parent-facing first point of contact for the academy, both in person and via telephone and email.
Providing efficient administrative support to the KS2 team and wider academy.
Managing and maintaining pupil records using SIMS.
Supporting website administration, ensuring information is current and accurate.
Contributing to academy social media and communications, including use of Canva.
Producing accurate written correspondence with a high standard of spelling and grammar.
Using Microsoft Office platforms confidently, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
Managing multiple tasks simultaneously in a busy school environment while remaining calm and professional.
We are looking for someone who:
Has strong administrative experience, ideally within a school setting.
Has a high-level working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Is confident using (or keen to learn) SIMS, website platforms and digital tools.
Has excellent communication skills and is comfortable working with parents and visitors.
Is a team player who can also work independently and use initiative.
Enjoys working with and around children, and understands the importance of safeguarding.
Is flexible, organised and able to prioritise and multitask effectively.
Additional information:
Job share applications will be considered
Full training and support will be provided where required
This role is subject to safeguarding checks in line with our commitment to keeping children safe.
Cornwall Education Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment checks and references including an enhanced DBS check.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Newquay Junior Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 463 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Newquay Junior Academy website
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