Office Administrator

Devonport High School for Boys, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 5QP

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  16 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  6 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 30 hours per week (flexible), 39 weeks per year
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Salary in the range £25,583 to £26,403 per annum (Prorated £17,765 – £18,333)

What skills and experience we're looking for

For September 2026 we are looking for an energetic Administration Officer to join our Resources Team. Some education sector experience would be beneficial but is not essential, as full training and support will be provided. The requirement for the post is term time only working 39 weeks (to include non-pupil days).

This position will assist the Office Manager with overseeing educational visits and aspects of the school’s timetable, curriculum and assessment processes, ensuring that excellent service standards for our families, students and staff are maintained and developed. The role will also assist in areas such as, but not limited to, creating resources for the whole school, liaising with students, maintenance of the MIS system and Reception cover.

If you would like an informal discussion about this role please contact Mikaela Blows, Head’s PA, at mikaela.blows@dhsb.org.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Interviews will be held w/c 20 July 2026.

What the school offers its staff

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks. We also recognise, respect and value differences and understand that diversity is a strength.

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.

Key Purpose of job

We are looking for an enthusiastic administrator to join our Support Services Team. This position will assist the Office Manager with overseeing educational visits and aspects of the school’s timetable, curriculum and assessment processes, ensuring that excellent service standards for our families, students and staff are maintained and developed. The role will also assist in areas such as, but not limited to, creating resources for the whole school, liaising with students, maintenance of the MIS system and reception cover.

Key Skills and Requirements

We are seeking to appoint a flexible and adaptable individual. Some education sector experience would be beneficial but is not essential as full training and support will be provided. The requirement for the post is term time only working 39 weeks (to include non-pupil days) with the quoted salary range prorated accordingly. We are open to flexible working arrangements, including adjusted hours, for the right candidate. You should be a comfortable user of IT and understand its significance to the workplace.

The post holder will be expected to become first aid trained and assist students with minor injuries and illness.

Given the nature of the role, home working is not an option for this post.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Office Manager, the postholder will undertake a range of administrative duties connected with student enrichment, timetabling, options, and general curriculum delivery. They will create resources for the whole school as directed, assist with trip administration, make bookings for transport, venues and others as needed, provide Reception cover and any other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the overall grading of the post.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Devonport High School for Boys

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1300 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Devonport High School for Boys website
• Email address: mikaela.blows@dhsb.org
• Phone number: 01752208787
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/devonport-high-school-for-boys

Devonport High School for Boys is a happy and vibrant grammar school for boys aged 11-18.

Our vision, whatever your role in the school or personal ambition, is that ‘Everyone Succeeds’.

Arranging a visit to Devonport High School for Boys

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email mikaela.blows@dhsb.org.

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