Cover and supply administrator

Penair School, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 1TN

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  9 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday-Thursday 7am-3.00pm Friday 7am-2.30pm Term time + 5days
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: E1 FTE £24,796 actual £21,027

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an organised, proactive and professional Cover & Supply Administrator to play a vital role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the school. Full training will be given.

This is a varied and rewarding role combining responsibility for staff cover arrangements with general administrative support. The successful candidate will coordinate daily staff cover, liaise with supply agencies, support attendance and pupil records administration, assist with reception duties and provide high-quality clerical support to the wider school team.

The successful candidate will be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, have a positive, can-do attitude and strong organisational and word-processing skills,

An understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding and a genuine enjoyment of working in a school environment are essential. In return, we offer a supportive and welcoming school community, with opportunities for professional development, a varied and rewarding role at the heart of school life, and the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of students, staff and families. Full training given.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Early application is therefore encouraged.

What the school offers its staff

- A collaborative, supportive team with a passion for teaching and facilitating progress

-Opportunities to discuss flexible working

-CPD: A culture based on the best evidence-informed teacher development, to help you be be the best you can be

-Staff wellbeing: Champions and mental health first aiders are on site. We have regular staff events and an active staff voice.

-Free parking

-Use of school gym equipment out of school hours

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people and we expect staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and on-line check is required for this post.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Penair School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1223 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Penair School website
• Email address: eallan@penair.cornwall.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01872 274737
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/penair-school

11-16 Secondary School

Arranging a visit to Penair School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email eallan@penair.cornwall.sch.uk.

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