Receptionist Administrator
Mullion School, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 7EB18 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
19 April 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
1 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 35 hours per week. Monday to Friday. 38 working weeks per year
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- TPAT Point 5
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a warm, organised and professional Receptionist/Administrator to join our busy school office. This is a key front‑of‑house role, providing an excellent first impression to pupils, parents, staff and visitors while supporting the smooth running of the school. The annual salary is currently under review and will be increasing.
About The Role:
The successful candidate will:
· Be the first point of contact for all enquiries, in person, by phone and via email.
· Provide high‑quality administrative support to the office and wider school community.
· Manage daily tasks such as visitor sign‑in, attendance administration, drafting communications, maintaining records and supporting school systems.
· Work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment where no two days are the same.
· Uphold confidentiality and safeguarding expectations at all times.
About You:
· Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
· Is friendly, calm under pressure, and enjoys working with children and families.
· Is highly organised with good attention to detail.
· Has strong IT skills (training on school systems will be provided.
· Can work independently and as part of a supportive office team.
· Brings a positive, proactive and problem-solving approach to their work.
What the school offers its staff
Working for TPAT and Benefits
‘The Trust that Schools want to join’ Ofsted - 2019
We are an inclusive and progressive Trust and believe that all children and young people should have the best possible life chances. If you share this belief, we would love you to work with us.
We care about our staff and value their skills, contribution and expertise. Our commitment to growing great people means that we support staff in their own professional growth and development and empower them through support and career opportunities. Whether you choose to work in one of our schools, or are based in our central team, you will thrive in a stimulating, friendly and diverse environment that nurtures talent and celebrates success.
If you choose to work for us, you will receive:
- A competitive salary
- National terms and conditions of employment and access to either Teachers Pension or Local Government Pension Schemes
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eye voucher scheme
- Access to CPD and career pathways to further develop your career
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which provides employees with free confidential advice and support on a variety of personal, family or workplace issueshhtps://www.employeeassistance.org.uk/
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, workers, volunteers, governors and trustees to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks and will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Check, a Safeguarding Self-Declaration Form and satisfactory online searches undertaken.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Mullion School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 557 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Mullion School website
- Email address
- recruitment@tpacademytrust.org
- Phone number
- 01326 240098
Mullion School is located on the outskirts of Mullion Village. We are an 11-16 school with 565 students on role. Our student community spans the Lizard Peninsula with a large number of students travelling to school by bus each day. We serve arguably one of the most beautiful and unique areas of the country.
Mullion School is ambitious, creative and inclusive, our students consistently achieve academic excellence. We encourage all students to take an active role in the school, through leadership opportunities, sport, performing arts and enrichment opportunities. The school is a vibrant supportive community and our students are a pleasure to teach and work with every day.
Relationships are important to us at Mullion School and you would be joining a strong collaborative team of staff who are passionate about Mullion School. It is an exciting time for the school as we join Truro and Penwith Academy Trust, who have a clear vision for collaboration and school improvement.
Arranging a visit to Mullion School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@tpacademytrust.org.
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