School Admin & Front Desk Coordinator

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

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.