Administrative Assistant

NOTRE DAME SCHOOL; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

First aid allowance

LGPS membership

Job summary

Notre Dame School in Plymouth is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join our Student Services and Reception teams. The role supports students, parents and staff with a professional, calm approach in a fast-paced school environment.

The successful candidate will have GCSEs in English and Maths, strong admin skills and be prepared to undertake First Aid training as needed. Training on Bromcom and other digital platforms is provided.

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level, with a minimum C/4 in English and Maths.
• Strong administrative skills and ability to triage and support busy reception areas.
• On‑the‑job training provided for other packages and safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and guidance to students, parents, colleagues and external agencies at Student Services and Reception.
• Deliver administrative support to senior and pastoral leaders across the school admin team.
• Triage and deliver first aid when required; maintain first aid qualification.

Skills

People skills

Administrative skills

Calm under pressure

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Tools

Google

Microsoft Word

Excel

Bromcom

Job description

Administrative Assistant

Required from September/October

37 hours per week (8am - 4pm), 5 days per week

39 weeks per annum (term time, plus one week)

Grade C Scale Point 4 - 6: £25,185 to £25,989 (pro-rata'd for part-time hours- actual salary £22,314 to £23,026)

Plus first aid allowance (following completion of training) and membership to Local Government Pension Scheme.

Plymouth CAST are looking for an exceptional individual who can combine excellent people skills with a strong admin background to join our admin team working in our fast-paced school environment across Student Services and Reception at Notre Dame School. This role will be based at our Student Services Reception desk, visitor Reception and Main Office and the postholder will provide advice and guidance to students, parents, colleagues and other agencies along with providing admin and organisational support to the senior and pastoral leaders.

The successful candidate should possess excellent interpersonal skills; be able to interact on all levels, use a firm but fair approach with students, adjust their approach appropriate to the audience and make sound judgements. An ability to remain calm whilst under pressure is essential, along with a good sense of humour.

Educated to at least GCSE level (with a minimum of a C/4 in English and Maths) you will demonstrate strong administrative skills and will be tested on this at interview e.g. competence with Google and Microsoft Office programmes such as Word and Excel. On the job training will be provided for other packages, such as Bromcom/other digital platforms. The postholder will both triage and deliver first aid as required, therefore willingness to undertake formal First Aid training and maintain the qualification, is essential.

The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate a passion for working with young people, have an understanding of Child Protection and Safeguarding (training provided) and be resilient and optimistic.

There are opportunities for vocational training. Business/Admin, or student/school-related qualifications may be available via distance learning under the apprenticeship framework for suitable candidates.

The school reserves the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received to proceed to interview. Applicants are encouraged to submit applications swiftly to avoid disappointment.

Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 4th October 2026

Interviews: Thursday 8th October 2026

The school operates a Safeguarding Children Recruitment Policy and is committed to promoting the welfare of young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS disclosure.

Plymouth CAST are looking for an exceptional individual who can combine excellent people skills with a strong admin background to join our admin team working in our fast-paced school environment across Student Services and Reception at Notre Dame School. This role will be based at our Student Services Reception desk, visitor Reception and Main Office and the postholder will provide advice and guidance to students, parents, colleagues and other agencies along with providing admin and organisational support to the senior and pastoral leaders.

The successful candidate should possess excellent interpersonal skills; be able to interact on all levels, use a firm but fair approach with students, adjust their approach appropriate to the audience and make sound judgements. An ability to remain calm whilst under pressure is essential, along with a good sense of humour.

Educated to at least GCSE level (with a minimum of a C/4 in English and Maths) you will demonstrate strong administrative skills and will be tested on this at interview e.g. competence with Google and Microsoft Office programmes such as Word and Excel. On the job training will be provided for other packages, such as Bromcom/other digital platforms. The postholder will both triage and deliver first aid as required, therefore willingness to undertake formal First Aid training and maintain the qualification, is essential.

The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate a passion for working with young people, have an understanding of Child Protection and Safeguarding (training provided) and be resilient and optimistic.

37 hours per week (8am - 4pm), 5 days per week

39 weeks per annum (term time, plus one week)

Grade C Scale Point 4 - 6: £25,185 to £25,989 (pro-rata'd for part-time hours- actual salary £22,314 to £23,026)

Plus first aid allowance (following completion of training) and membership to Local Government Pension Scheme.