Administrative Assistant - St.George's C of E Infant and Nursery School (The Harbour School Partnership)
- North Devon, Devon
- Multiple Terms
- £26,016 - £26,427 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)
St. George's Church of England Infant School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Administrative Assistant.
You will play a key role in supporting our staff, families, and pupils across the school communities.
Working within friendly and committed staff teams, you will contribute to the smooth daily running of the school office 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 School MIS.
- Deliver general administrative support, including correspondence, reprographics and newsletters.
- Assist with office resources and daily school operations such as deliveries, supplies and meal
What We're Looking For
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/4 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 is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an enhanced disclosure is required for this post.
Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is available on the relevant school website.
Successful applicants will be subject to an online search.
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.
To apply for this role please submit your application online; your supporting statement should outline your suitability for the post.
The time on the closing date for applications is 12 noon.
Interview Date: 08/10/2026
Click here to see the Job DescriptionJob Details
- OrganisationOther Organisations
- Work LocationNorth DevonDevon
- Work Postcode
EX39 1HT
- Reference
GB0030
- Occupational GroupEducation SupportAdministrative, Secretarial & Office Support
- Salary Details
£26,016 - £26,427 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)
- Job TermFixed
- Appointment TypePart TimeTerm Time
- Hours
6.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per annum until 31st August 2027
- Closing Date
05/10/2026
- DBS Check Required
Yes