Administrative Assistant - Marwood School (Harbour Schools Partnership)
- North Devon, Devon
- Multiple Terms
- NJC Grade B: £24,796 - £25,185 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated B Grade School Administrator to work across Marwood Primary School and Shirwell Primary School in North Devon. Both schools are part of The Harbour Schools Partnership, and you will play a key role in supporting our staff, families, and pupils across two vibrant village school communities.
Working within friendly and committed staff teams, you will contribute to the smooth daily running of both school offices and help ensure an efficient, welcoming and professional front-of-house experience.
About the Role
As an Administrative Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of the school office by providing a welcoming and professional first point of contact for parents, visitors and pupils. Your responsibilities will include managing reception duties, handling calls and emails, and supporting pupil welfare through administering first aid and maintaining accurate health records. You will help maintain and update pupil data and attendance information, as well as support wider administrative tasks such as preparing correspondence, assisting with newsletters and carrying out reprographics work. In addition, you will help keep daily operations running efficiently by assisting with office supplies, deliveries, school meal processes and other organisational tasks that contribute to a well functioning and supportive school environment
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Provide a welcoming reception service, handling calls, visitors and enquiries.
- Support pupil welfare, including administering first aid and maintaining health records.
- Maintain pupil data and attendance records, ensuring accurate information on Bromcom.
- Deliver general administrative support, including correspondence, reprographics and newsletters.
- Assist with office resources and daily school operations such as deliveries, supplies and meal.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Experienced in administration, with strong organisational and multitasking skills.
- A clear, confident communicator with pupils, staff and parents.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team, using initiative where needed.
- Competent in ICT, including Microsoft 365 and school systems.
- Qualified with GCSE Grade C+ in English and Maths.
Desirable attributes include:
- A positive, proactive attitude with a willingness to “have a go.”
- Experience working in a school office or with school specific software.
- NVQ Level 2 (or above) in Business Administration, or equivalent.
- An eagerness to learn and develop new skill.
The Harbour Schools Partnership require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage. This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure. Successful applicants will be subject to an online search.
To apply for this role please submit your application online at, Administrative Assistant. Your supporting statement should outline your suitability for the post.
Please apply by 12 noon on the closing date.
Interview Date: Week beginning 2nd March 2026
Job Details
- OrganisationOther Organisations
- Work LocationNorth DevonDevon
- Work Postcode
EX31 4HF
- Reference
EK1910
- Occupational GroupAdministrative, Secretarial & Office Support
- Salary Details
NJC Grade B: £24,796 - £25,185 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)
- Job TermPermanent
- Appointment TypePart TimeTerm Time
- Hours
20 hours per week (Monday to Friday), 39 weeks per annum
- Closing Date
23/02/2026
- DBS Check Required
Yes