Administrator Assistant

Cornwall Council Jobs and Careers; Penryn; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Penryn Primary Academy is seeking an enthusiastic Administrative Assistant to join the busy front-office team. This permanent, part-time role offers 25 hours per week, 8:30am to 1:30pm, Monday to Friday, term time only plus two INSET days.

You will be the friendly face at front of house, support pupil attendance, manage communications, coordinate swimming pool hire, and provide essential office support. DBS check required.

Qualifications

• Energetic, organised and adaptable administrator needed for a busy school front office.
• Experience with front-of-house duties, attendance processing, and effective communication.
• Ability to manage bookings and use school management systems is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Front of House: warmly welcome visitors, parents, contractors and pupils.
• Attendance Monitoring: track daily attendance and follow up unexplained absences.
• Social Media & Communications: assist with newsletters and updates for the school community.
• Pool Lettings & Hire: manage swimming pool bookings and enquiries.
• General Office Support: maintain records and handle calls and correspondence.

Skills

Front of House

Attendance Monitoring

Social Media

Communications

Pool Bookings

General Office Support

Job description

At Penryn Primary Academy, we pride ourselves on being a vibrant, welcoming, and nurturing community where every child is supported to flourish. As the first point of contact for our school, our administrative team plays a vital role in keeping our academy running smoothly and maintaining our strong connection with parents, carers, and the local community. We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised, and adaptable Administrative Assistant to join our busy front-office team. The successful candidate will be required to work 25 hours per week, from 8:30am to 1:30pm, Monday to Friday, term time only plus two INSET days, on a permanent contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Front of House: Serve as the primary point of contact for visitors, parents, contractors, and pupils, delivering a warm, professional, and helpful welcome.
• Attendance Monitoring: Manage daily attendance tracking, follow up on unexplained absences, liaise with parents/carers, and support the school leadership team with attendance reporting.
• Social Media & Communications: Maintain our school’s social media channels, assist with newsletters, and distribute clear, engaging updates to our school community to celebrate success and keep parents informed.
• Pool Lettings & Hire: Act as the main contact for external hirers of our school swimming pool, managing bookings, handling enquiries, and ensuring smooth administrative coordination.
• General Office Support: Provide core administrative support, maintain accurate records using our school management systems, and handle incoming calls and correspondence.

This is a dynamic and varied role where no two days are the same! You will be the friendly face at front of house, a key driver in supporting pupil attendance, the creative voice behind our communications, and the coordinator for our community swimming pool hire.

We welcome visits to our school. If you would like to visit us, please contact the office via email: [e-mail]

The interview date is to be confirmed.

We are committed to safeguarding children and the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and will be assessed against the Childcare Disqualification Regulations.

This is not a Cornwall Council vacancy therefore please contact the organisation direct for further information.