School Admin Assistant - Front Office & Communications

Aspire Academy Trust; St. Austell; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Term-time only + INSET days

Job summary

Penryn Primary Academy is seeking an Administrator Assistant to join our busy front-office team. You will be the first point of contact for visitors and families, ensuring a warm and professional welcome.

The role includes managing attendance, handling communications, and coordinating pool hire. The successful candidate will work 25 hours per week, 8:30am–1:30pm, Mon–Fri, term time only plus two INSET days, on a permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Experience in front office administration.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks.

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 the school’s social media channels, assist with newsletters, and distribute clear, engaging updates to the school community.
• Pool Lettings & Hire: Act as the main contact for external hirers of the school swimming pool, managing bookings and enquiries.
• General Office Support: Provide core administrative support, maintain accurate records, and handle calls and correspondence.

Skills

Front of House

Attendance tracking

Communications

Social media

Job description

Penryn Primary Academy is seeking an Administrator Assistant to join our busy front-office team. You will be the first point of contact for visitors and families, ensuring a warm and professional welcome.

The role includes managing attendance, handling communications, and coordinating pool hire. The successful candidate will work 25 hours per week, 8:30am–1:30pm, Mon–Fri, term time only plus two INSET days, on a permanent contract.