School Office Administrator

Boringdon Primary School, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 4HJ

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  2 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  12 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,427.00 - £27,274.00 Annually (FTE)

School Office Administrator job summary

We are looking for a friendly and approachable person to join our busy school office. As the first point of contact for parents and visitors, you must be personable, well-organised and have an excellent telephone manner and communication skills. Working alongside others in the team, you will need to prioritise work, have experience in or be willing to learn about the management systems in the school and not be fazed by the rapid pace of school life.

In return, we can provide excellent support and a dedicated and experienced team to work within; one that is motivated, hardworking and has a great sense of humour.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.

If you have the commitment to work in a school that is continually striving to ensure the highest possible standards of pupil achievement, personal development and well-being, your application would be very welcome.

To discuss the role in anyway please contact: 01752 330424 or email, Alison Escott, Office Manager: aescott@bps.westst.org.uk

How to apply:

- Please click on the orange “Apply for job” button, enter your name, email address and tick the box, then click the “Apply now” button. After a few seconds, you should be presented with an online application form to complete.

- You will be able to save your partially completed form and complete later.

- Please ensure you submit your completed form before the closing date/time.

- No CVs accepted - please submit an application via MyNewTerm if you wish to be considered for this role.

- Closing date: Monday 2nd November at 9:00am.

We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications irrespective of race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation and/or age. We value the individuality and creativity that every worker potentially brings to the workforce.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references - references will be sought prior to interview. Proof of qualifications is compulsory.

Westcountry Schools Trust is a multi-academy trust of 31 schools, currently employing approximately 2,500 staff and growing. We are a dynamic organisation with our students and staff at our heart. Our values inform our work and we hope you agree these are key to success.

Working for the Trust includes some key benefits, please see our website for full details.

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

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

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.

About Boringdon Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 386 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Boringdon Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/boringdon-primary-school

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