Administrative Assistant

Sidmouth Church of England Primary School, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 9XB

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  23 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  6 November 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: 7,072.05 (actual salary)

Administrative Assistant job summary

Sidmouth Primary School are seeking to recruit a fixed term Administrative Assistant for 12 hours per week, term time only. Working under a Senior Administrator and as part of an experienced and supportive administration team, this is a key role in the operation of the school. You will be a friendly, enthusiastic and well-organised individual who can build a rapport with pupils, parents, staff and visitors alike. This varied role covers a wide range of duties and is both challenging and highly rewarding. If you are organised, sociable and thrive on busy schedules where no two days are the same, this role could be for you and we would love to hear from you. Excellent IT skills and the ability to work to deadlines within a busy office environment is essential.

 

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications or appoint a suitable candidate before the published closing date. Early application is encouraged.

This is a fixed term contract until 31 August 2027

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post. Our Child Protection policy can be found on the school's website. All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. 

First Federation Trust require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.

All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. Applications supported by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

 

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

About Sidmouth Church of England Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 448 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Sidmouth Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sidmouth-church-of-england-va-primary-school

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