23 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    ASAP

  • Closing date

    16 August 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    24 July 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

14,030.00

Administrator job summary

Helston Community College, part of Truro and Penwith Academy Trust, are seeking an organised, efficient, and personable Administrator to join our busy administration team from September 2026. This position is offered on a fixed term basis until 31st August 2027.
What You’ll Do:
As an Administrator, you will:Provide high-quality administrative support across the College.Manage telephone and email enquiries professionally and efficiently.Maintain accurate student records and school databases.Support attendance, admissions, and safeguarding administration.Assist with school communications, events and correspondence.Support senior leaders and other departments as required.
What We’re Looking for:We are seeking someone who:Has excellent organisational and administrative skills.Possesses strong ICT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.Can manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Demonstrates accuracy and attention to detail.Works effectively as part of a team and independently.Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
Previous experience in a school environment or similar, and a knowledge of school management systems would be advantageous but is not essential.
We Offer:A supportive and welcoming school community.Opportunities for professional development and training.A committed and friendly staff team.
Benefits of Working with Us:As a leading Academy Trust, we are able to offer our staff a range of continued professional development opportunities alongside family friendly policies and access to the Local Government/Teachers Pension Schemes. More on our benefits can be found here.
How to Apply and Further Info:To be considered for this role, please click the “Apply” button above to submit your online application.The closing date and time for receiving applications is Midnight on Sunday 16th August 2026If you wish to discuss this position ahead of applying, please contact Angie Atkinson, HR Manager on aatkinson@helston.tpacademytrust.orgInterviews to be held during the week commencing 24th August 2026 (date to be confirmed)
If you encounter any issues with the online application, please contact the Talent Team for assistance at Talent@tpacademytrust.org.
TPAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application as part of their pre-employment administration. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Other pre-employment checks will include receipt of two satisfactory references, evidence of right to work in the UK, proof of any relevant qualifications and completion of a health assessment questionnaire.

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.
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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

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About Helston Community College

Organisation type
Academy, ages 0 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
Size
1297 pupils enrolled
Age range
Not given
Ofsted report
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At Helston Community College, our students matter: each one an individual, valued and appreciated. We are ambitious for all of our students and are committed to providing a learning experience that consists of high challenge combined with appropriate support, and effective teaching in a safe and disciplined environment.

Our College is a place where doors of opportunity are opened for young people, and we encourage them to make the most of every opportunity that comes their way. We provide a diverse curriculum, allowing students to develop knowledge, skills and talents in a broad range of subject areas. We challenge students’ thinking and encourage them to learn from setbacks, so that they become resilient learners who can respond effectively to future challenges. We urge our students to believe in themselves, to take responsibility for their own learning and personal development, and to work hard so that they achieve their very best.

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