Administrator
Knowle Primary School, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3QG7 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
23 July 2025 at 9am
Date listed
15 July 2025
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
- £21,309.00 - £21,992.00 Annually (Actual) 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year. Grade C
Administrator job summary
Knowle Primary School is seeking a dedicated and highly organised School Administrator to join our vibrant and welcoming office team. This is an exciting opportunity to become the first point of contact for our school, providing a professional and efficient administrative service to our pupils, staff, parents, and visitors.
Key Responsibilities:-
Acting as the first point of contact at reception – welcoming visitors, answering calls, and handling enquiries.
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Maintaining accurate pupil records and data across systems such as Arbor.
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Supporting the day-to-day financial administration – collecting payments for dinners, trips, and clubs.
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Communicating clearly with parents and carers via letters, emails, and text messaging services.
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Managing the school newsletter, meal ordering system, and before/after-school club administration.
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Supporting pupil attendance processes, including the School Census and communication with our Education Welfare Officer.
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Overseeing the administration of our Nursery, including session management.
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Providing general administrative support including filing, photocopying, and supporting the Office Manager as required.
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Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills – calm, courteous, and professional at all times.
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Is confident using IT systems such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
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Can manage competing priorities and meet deadlines with strong attention to detail.
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Understands the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding in a school setting.
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Brings energy, enthusiasm, and a sense of humour to their work.
Essential Requirements:
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GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above).
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Proficient in general office software and email.
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Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
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Experience working in a school environment.
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Knowledge of Arbor or similar MIS.
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Business Administration Level 3 qualification.
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First Aid and/or Safeguarding training.
Why Work at Knowle?
At Knowle Primary School, we value teamwork, kindness, and high standards. We offer a supportive and inclusive environment where your contribution will make a real difference to the school community. You’ll be part of a dedicated team that works hard to ensure every child and family receives a warm, positive experience from the moment they walk through our doors.
About the Trust
The Learning Academies Trust is a family of 18 schools across Plymouth and surrounding areas, dedicated to delivering outstanding education to all our children, whatever their starting point or background. Our Trust’s mission is:
Together we will… work with our children, families, and communities to provide exceptional learning opportunities for all our children
As part of the trust, we will support you to learn and develop, providing outstanding CPD and opportunities for collaboration between schools within the trust sharing resources, expertise and knowledge.
Further information about the position, the trust and the benefits we offer can be found in the attached recruitment pack.
To request a tour of the school or to discuss the role in anyway please contact the school on the number above.
If you believe you can demonstrate the dedication, skills and passion required, we look forward to receiving your application. If there are no vacancies currently, but you would like to register your interest for future vacancies, please join our talent pool and we will be in touch as soon as we have a suitable position.
Please note, the closing date is for guidance only. Successful applicants will be invited to interview at the earliest available opportunity. Learning Academies Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
With 18 individual primary schools, the Learning Academies Trust is the largest primary school trust in Plymouth and the first education employer in Plymouth to achieve the Livewell Southwest Wellbeing at Work Bronze Award. The Trust is committed to supporting the wellbeing of all staff and is proud to work closely with official bodies to ensure we have a holistic approach to staff wellbeing.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought for all shortlisted candidates and all shortlisted candidates will be requested to complete a questionnaire about any convictions or adult cautions that are unspent. Guidance will be given to those shortlisted. Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought for all shortlisted candidates and all shortlisted candidates will be requested to complete a questionnaire about any convictions or adult cautions that are unspent. Guidance will be given to those shortlisted. Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS.
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 Knowle Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 296 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Knowle Primary School website
Knowle are all very proud of the school and its children who, continue to go from strength to strength. Our aim at Knowle is to provide a rich and balanced curriculum that challenges every learner. Our staff are passionate about getting the very best out of every child ensuring that we maximise every learning opportunity. Our school is a vibrant, energetic learning environment whereby our children are enthused about their learning. We provide opportunities for our children to take risks and challenge themselves in their thinking as well as in their actions.
Knowle is rapidly raising standards and expectations. Staff constantly seek to improve their practice and in doing so provide children with the best opportunities to progress in their learning. Knowle is a unique and special school with the children at its heart. We create lasting memories for our children and ensure that their learning journey is enjoyable and rewarding.
As a school we pride ourselves on our warm and approachable nature. We operate on an open door policy that enables parents to feel part of our school community. We love a challenge at Knowle and like our children, we learn best when we are challenged to improve.
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